{"product_id":"pierre-paillard-champagne-grand-cru-verzenay-pinot-noir-extra-brut-vieilles-vignes-2020","title":"Pierre Paillard Champagne Grand Cru Verzenay Pinot Noir Extra Brut Vieilles Vignes 2020","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine is it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePierre Paillard Champagne Grand Cru Verzenay Pinot Noir Extra Brut Vieilles Vignes is a Blanc de Noirs made exclusively from \u003cstrong\u003ePinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e grapes. Produced using the \u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Method\u003c\/strong\u003e, this Champagne displays a straw yellow colour and a fine perlage. On the nose, it offers clear aromas of red fruits accompanied by hints of yeast. On the palate, it is dry, harmonious and boasts excellent acidity. The elegance of this \u003cstrong\u003eExtra Brut Champagne\u003c\/strong\u003e pairs perfectly with starters, lean fish, cheeses and white meats.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere does it come from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt comes from Verzenay, in the Montagne de Reims, an area of Champagne classified as \u003cstrong\u003eGrand Cru\u003c\/strong\u003e. The grapes come from \u003cstrong\u003eold vines\u003c\/strong\u003e over forty years old, cultivated by Pierre Paillard using organic and sustainable methods. The chalky soil imparts marked precision and energy to the glass. The excellence and rigour of this estate's viticulture have earned widespread praise and significant \u003cstrong\u003einternational recognition\u003c\/strong\u003e, including prestigious accolades from James Suckling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow is it produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe entire production strictly follows the \u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Method\u003c\/strong\u003e. The wine initially matures for ten months in \u003cstrong\u003ebarrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, gaining depth and structure. It then spends a further 48 months on the lees, within the historic chalk cellars, enhancing its aromatic profile. The minimal dosage defines its \u003cstrong\u003eExtra Brut\u003c\/strong\u003e character, delivering a sip of extraordinary acidic tension, savouriness and persistence, enlivened by a tactile and elegant effervescence.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginating from the prestigious Grand Cru of Verzenay, this exceptional \u003cstrong\u003eChampagne Blanc de Noirs\u003c\/strong\u003e showcases the expertise of the eighth generation of the Paillard family. The result of organic viticulture, it is made entirely from \u003cstrong\u003ePinot Noir grapes from old vines\u003c\/strong\u003e over forty years old, with an exclusive production of only 2,266 bottles. The character of this Extra Brut is shaped by ten months of maturation in barrel and \u003cstrong\u003e48 months of ageing on the lees\u003c\/strong\u003e in the historic chalk cellars. A true masterpiece, awarded 95 points by James Suckling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pierre Paillard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45741042827435,"sku":"58757","price":126.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/pierre-paillard-champagne-grand-cru-verzenay-vieilles-vignes-pinot-noir-extra-brut-2020_58757_1_18f93d96-492a-4874-ad4d-c42bc676085b.webp?v=1773787392","url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-ch\/products\/pierre-paillard-champagne-grand-cru-verzenay-pinot-noir-extra-brut-vieilles-vignes-2020","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}