Bruno Paillard : Blanc de Blancs "Le Mesnil" Grand cru 2000

A Singular Blanc de Blancs from a Unique Terroir

The Property

Founded in Reims in 1981, Bruno Paillard is one of the youngest houses of Champagne. With a rigorous selection of terroirs, exclusive use of the first presses, blends made from a vast collection of reserve wines, and an aging period twice as long as that required by the appellation's specifications, the range of Bruno Paillard champagnes reflects this constant quest for excellence and the desire to create a "very personal style".

The Vineyard

The Champagne Bruno Paillard House oversees an exceptional vineyard, patiently assembled and spread over 32 hectares of vines distributed over 15 crus, including 12 classified as "Grands Crus". The vineyard brings together the great terroirs of Oger, Le Mesnil sur Oger, Cumières, Verzenay, as well as the exceptional Cru des Riceys located in the south of Champagne.

The Wine

While the Bruno Paillard house is recognized for the quality of its blended wines, this Blanc de Blancs Le Mesnil Grand Cru 2000 is made from grapes from a single Grand Cru from the prestigious Côte des Blancs, Le Mesnil sur Oger, from a single grape variety and a single "Pudepeigne" plot over 50 years old, and from a single year: 2000.

The Vintage

A mild and dry winter was followed by a spring marked by several episodes of hail affecting the whole of Champagne. While a favourable weather window in mid-June encouraged rapid flowering, July was marked by significant rainfall and low temperatures. August was more clement despite some episodes of hail. The harvested grapes are of great quality, with beautiful maturity, guaranteeing a great vintage.

Vinification and Aging

Produced only in magnum, this vintage 2000 champagne from Bruno Paillard underwent a 13-year aging on lees at a temperature of 10.5°C. An additional 4-year aging was carried out following disgorgement in August 2014.

Blend

This Blanc de Blancs Le Mesnil Grand Cru 2000 from Bruno Paillard is a 100% chardonnay.