Ratings
2020 Wine Advocate 94 points; James Suckling 94 points. 2019 Wine Advocate 93 points; Vinous 92 points.
Identity
| Producer | Champagne Pierre Paillard |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | Premier Cru (1er Cru) |
| Color | White |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Pale gold with slight copper reflections; fine, persistent bubbles |
| Aroma | Ripe stone fruit aromas of juicy apricot, white peach, and nectarine, with chalky minerality, subtle sweet spice, and fresh almond. |
| Palate | Firm, energetic attack with pronounced salinity; ample, silky mid-palate and generous fruit supported by a mineral structure and lively acidity. |
| Finish | Long, vibrant, chalky finish with radiant, noble bitterness, a subtle phenolic edge, and a cleansing saline impression. |
| Food Pairing | Gastronomic meals; scallops, foie gras, lobster, and caviar |
Profile
Sweetness (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Complexity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
LOW
Interesting facts
| Single-vineyard Champagne made from old Pinot Meunier vines in the Ludes Premier Cru lieux-dits Les Hautes Pertes and Les Vigneulles de Devant; the vines were planted in 1970. The wine is fermented and aged in oak, undergoes secondary fermentation under cork, and is aged on lees for about 48 months. |
Logistics
| Cork | Natural cork |