Pierre Paillard
Champagne Bouzy Grand Cru Les Parcelles Extra Brut
| Denomination | AOC Champagne Grand Cru Extra Brut |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Champagne region (France) |
| Grape varieties | 70% Pinot Nero, 30% Chardonnay |
- Grand Cru Bouzy Origin: expresses the terroir of Champagne, renowned for its Pinot Noir
- Cuvée and dosage: 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay; Extra Brut with a dosage of 1 g/l
- Tasting: clean and very fresh taste, light and dry body, pronounced minerality and saline finish
- Aromas: aromatic herbs, notes of pastry and yeast, Mediterranean scrub and white flowers
- Format and alcohol: 0.75 l bottle, 12.5% vol; fine perlage and antique golden yellow colour
Description
What kind of wine is it
Pierre Paillard Champagne Grand Cru Bouzy Les Parcelles Extra Brut is a Grand Cru Champagne with a low dosage. This blend combines Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in a pure expression of the terroir. Crafted according to the Traditional Method, it reveals an antique golden yellow colour and a fine perlage. On the nose, it offers aromas of aromatic herbs, pastry and yeast, combined with white flowers. The palate is clean, fresh and taut, with a slender body and a mineral imprint that leads to a long saline finish.
Where does it come from
This wine originates in Bouzy, in the Champagne region, within the Montagne de Reims. The local terroir enhances the precision of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The Pierre Paillard family has worked this land for two centuries; the winery was founded in 1946. Today, Antoine and Quentin Paillard highlight its Grand Cru origins. The characteristics of the village of Bouzy define a linear sip and a purity of taste that faithfully reflects the peculiarities of the original soil.
How is it produced
The production follows the principles of the Traditional Method. The cuvée is created from a carefully balanced blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The secondary fermentation in the bottle and the ageing on the lees enrich the wine, introducing the typical pastry notes. A restrained dosage defines the Extra Brut profile, maintaining its dry character. The meticulous process results in a taut and elegant glass, which enhances a distinct mineral imprint and ensures a savoury finish of remarkable persistence.
History and Curiosities
Les Parcelles originates in the prestigious Grand Cru of Bouzy, in a region to which the Paillard family has been connected for over two hundred years. Founded in 1946, the renowned winery is now led by Antoine and Quentin, representatives of the family's eighth generation. This refined cuvée, dominated by Pinot Noir, is based on the excellent 2017 vintage. The meticulous ageing process culminates with disgorgement in August 2021 and a very low dosage, which enhances a pure and elegant Extra Brut profile, offering a dry, fresh sip with a profound mineral character.
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1946
| Name | Pierre Paillard Champagne Grand Cru Bouzy Les Parcelles Extra Brut |
|---|---|
| Type | White classic method sparkling wine extra brut |
| Denomination | Champagne AOC |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 70% Pinot Nero, 30% Chardonnay |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne region |
| Vendor | Pierre Paillard |
| Story | History and Curiosities Les Parcelles originates in the prestigious Grand Cru of Bouzy, in a region to which the Paillard family has been connected for over two hundred years. Founded in 1946, the renowned winery is now led by Antoine and Quentin, representatives of the family's eighth generation. This refined cuvée, dominated by Pinot Noir, is based on the excellent 2017 vintage. The meticulous ageing process culminates with disgorgement in August 2021 and a very low dosage, which enhances a pure and elegant Extra Brut profile, offering a dry, fresh sip with a profound mineral character. |
| Origin | Bouzy, Champagne region, France |
| Production technique | Traditional method |
| Wine making | Traditional method; base year 2017; disgorgement August 2021; dosage 1 g/l (Extra Brut). |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |