Ratings
Wine Enthusiast 92/100 · Wine Spectator 91/100 · James Suckling 93/100 · Vinous 93/100
Identity
| Producer | Bruno Paillard |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | AOC Champagne |
| Grapes | 50% Pinot Meunier, 37% Chardonnay, 13% Pinot Noir |
| Color | White |
| Sweetness | Extra Brut |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Bright straw gold with fine and persistent effervescence |
| Aroma | White fruits, fresh almond, chocolate, toast, raspberry, star anise, candied chestnuts, lemon peel, chalk, toasted hazelnut |
| Palate | Lively and rich palate with chiselled texture, saline notes, creamy, complex, and very long finish |
| Finish | Very long finish with saline and chalky minerality, lingering like sea air |
| Food Pairing | Pairs well with oysters, ceviche, sushi, tangy goat cheese, citrus or vinegar-based sauces, and seafood |
| Aging Potential | Good aging potential due to extended lees aging and structure |
| Serving Glassware | Flute or tulip-shaped glass to preserve bubbles and concentrate aromas |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| ABV % | 12.0 |
| Sugar (g/l) | 0.00 |
| Aging Process | Majority of first fermentation in small oak barrels, followed by aging in stainless steel tanks and extended lees aging in bottle for 3-4 years plus 6 months after disgorgement |
| Fermentation | First fermentation mainly in small oak barrels |
Terroir
| Soil | Limestone soils typical of Montagne de Reims and Vallée de la Marne |
| Vine Age | 32 years |
| Harvest Desc | Manual harvest in small crates to preserve grape integrity |
Interesting facts
| First Champagne house to print disgorgement date on every bottle. Uses exclusive first pressing and extended lees aging. Blend includes reserve wines dating back to 1985. |
Logistics
| Cork | Cork |