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Bruno Paillard : Blanc de Noirs Grand Cru

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Bruno Paillard : Blanc de Noirs Grand Cru

Name: Bruno Paillard : Blanc de Noirs Grand Cru
Brand: Bruno Paillard
SKU: 30005/NM
Price: 73 GBP
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.64 (514 reviews)

Champagne

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£438.00 Incl. VAT & DP

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£73.00 / Unit

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Packaging : a box of 6 Bottles (75cl)

1 x 75CL

£74.70

6 x 75CL

£438.00

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Marks and reviews

/100

Robert Parker

Yohan Castaing

Disgorged in November 2022 with three grams per liter dosage, Bruno Paillard’s NV Extra-Brut Blanc de Noirs Grand Cru is showing brilliantly, revealing a delicate, perfumed bouquet with aromas of red berries, spring flowers, pepper and grapefruit, followed by a moderately weighted, incisive palate that’s vinous and taut with an intense core of fruit. Saline and chalky, the finish is ethereal and lingering. Based on the 2018 vintage, with 12.5% reserve wines, it’s crafted from Pinot Noir grapes sourced from four villages (Verzenay, Mailly, Verzy and Bouzy) and was vinified in 20% oak barrels.

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Wine Enthusiast

Roger Voss

From four grand cru villages around the Montagne de Reims, this Champagne has a toasty aroma and a rich, structured style. While dry, it is also rich and full, the wine's fruit now softened with some bottle age. Drink now.

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Decanter

Despite the ripeness of the 2018 vintage, this is a neat blanc de noirs showing delicacy as well as insistency. Nectarine, orange peel and red pear present juicy, bright aromatics, with a little menthol and apple blossom detail. There is a contained roundness and crisp, citrussy energy on the palate, signalling this wine's tendency to side with subtlety over power. Two thirds Pinot Noir from the northern Montagne de Reims villages of Verzenay, Verzy and Mailly, with one third from Bouzy. Based on the 2018 vintage, with 12.5% reserve wines and approximately one fifth fermented in small oak barrels.

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James Suckling

This is a fresh and focused blanc de noirs with aromas of croissants, walnuts, peaches and white strawberries. Sleek and elegant on the palate, lightly nutty, with fine bubbles and a dry finish. Drink now.

/20

Jancis Robinson

Excellent amount of information on the back label; Bruno Paillard was a pioneer of this. 100% Pinot Noir from the grands crus of Verzenay, Verzy, Mailly and Bouzy. Mostly 2018 with 12.5% of reserve wines. 24% of the wine was aged in used oak (if I am reading the very small print on the back label correctly). Disgorged November 2022 with a dosage of 3 g/l. Nose smoulders and the whole is explosively refreshing. It has the density of grand cru fruit and is very well balanced. A world away from a supermarket Blanc de Noirs from the Aube, it has real intensity. Very ripe fruit presumably accounts for the fact that, if served this blind, I would guess a higher dosage than 3 g/l. A robust classic wine that could well go with many an intricate dish. (JR)

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La RVF

Beautiful maturity, an open nose with lovely, inviting fruit: sour cherry, cherry.

Description

Characteristics and Tasting Notes of Bruno Paillard Blanc de Noirs Grand Cru

Tasting

Appearance
The appearance reveals a brilliant gold with copper highlights, enhanced by a fine and lively effervescence that attests to the excellence of its crafting.

Nose
The bouquet opens with delicate notes of red rose petals and Morello cherries, accompanied by hints of pink grapefruit and Timut pepper. As it aerates, gentle spices gradually emerge, bringing a remarkable freshness.

Palate
The attack is particularly mouthwatering, driven by a precise and chalky structure. The palate displays a beautiful salinity combined with a delicate fruitiness marked by umami notes. Flavors of cherry flesh, kumquat, and quince develop harmoniously, leading to a chalky, dry, and powdery finish, elevated by a slight bitterness that underlines the champagne's persistence.

Food and wine pairings

This Blanc de Noirs Grand Cru pairs perfectly with grilled shrimp, pata negra, and poultry. It also enhances game birds and lightly smoked fish such as sea bass or red mullet. Its saline structure and umami character make it an ideal partner for rich and spicy dishes with sweet and savory notes, such as tagines or Indian-style pork preparations.

Serving and cellaring

This Blanc de Noirs Grand Cru is best enjoyed at a temperature between 8 and 10°C.

An Extra-Brut Blanc de Noirs Champagne Expressing the Power of the Grands Crus of the Montagne de Reims

The estate

Founded in 1981 by Bruno Paillard at the age of 27, this independent Champagne house now cultivates 31 hectares of vineyards, about half of which are Grand Cru, spread across Oger, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Cumières, and Verzenay. Bruno Paillard, still the sole owner, continues a winemaking lineage dating back to 1704. A pioneer of transparency, he was the first to indicate disgorgement dates as early as 1983. The House stands out for its minimal dosages (a maximum of 6g/L), exclusive use of the first press juice, and a rigorous terroir-driven approach.

The vineyard

This Blanc de Noirs Grand Cru draws its character from four exceptional Champagne terroirs of the Montagne de Reims: Verzenay, Mailly, Verzy, and Bouzy, all classified as Grand Cru. These vineyards benefit mainly from northern exposures and rest on chalky soils that impart the champagne with its characteristic minerality and precise structure.

Vinification and aging

Vinification of this Blanc de Noirs is mainly carried out in stainless steel vats, complemented by 15 to 20% fermentation in oak barrels depending on the vintage. Aging on lees lasts for 3 years, followed by an additional minimum 6-month rest after disgorgement, allowing the champagne to fully develop its aromatic complexity and fine bubbles. The dosage for this Extra-Brut is 3g/L.

Grape variety

100% pinot noir.