Ratings
2019 Wine Advocate 94; Vinous 91. 2020 Jeb Dunnuck 95.
Identity
| Producer | Champagne Pierre Paillard |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | Grand Cru |
| Color | White |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Pale straw to bright straw |
| Aroma | Red fruits and citrus, with pear, orange zest, dried apricot, sweet citrus, kirsch, violets, pink grapefruit, blue fruits, and floral notes. |
| Palate | Structured yet focused and medium to full-bodied, with ample concentration, tangy acidity, fine bubbles, silky texture, chalky minerality, and bitter structuring phenolics. |
| Finish | Long, delicately saline and citrus-led, with chalky minerality and lingering bitter phenolics; the finish is focused, dry and restrained. |
| Food Pairing | Fine roasted poultry, shellfish, mature hard cheeses, feathered game, rib of beef, and strongly flavored cheeses. |
Profile
Sweetness (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Complexity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Acidity (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
LOW
Interesting facts
| Single-village Grand Cru Champagne made from Pinot Noir grown in Les Corettes and Les Champs Saint-Martin; founded by a family winery with over 200 years of history. |
Logistics
| Cork | Natural cork |