BRUNO PAILLARD BRUT PREMIERE CUVEE NV

Style: Rocks & Minerals

Bruno Paillard was born in Reims in 1953. His lineage of brokers and growers in the two Grands Crus villages of Bouzy and Verzenay dates back to 1704. Following in the familys footsteps, he started working as a broker in 1975, acquiring a deep and extensive knowledge of Champagne. But after six years, he had an overwhelming desire to create a different Champagne, indeed one that would go beyond what existed in terms of purity and elegance. In January 1981, at the age of 27 and armed only with his will, he decided to make his dream come true; found his own Champagne House. This might have seemed like a moment of madness in a region that had not seen a new house in nearly a century, and which was characterised by a conservative attitude. It is in a rented cellar and with grapes bought from carefully selected wine growers that his first champagnes are born. BRUNO PAILLARD

Pinot noir leads this accurate, well-crafted aperitif style of elegant finesse and persistence. A primary red cherry, wild strawberry and lemon fruit focus is underlined by taut acidity and expressive chalk mineral depth. Nuances of honey, anise and ginger are building as it gains maturity. It's clean and taut, a low dosage keeping the finish fresh and lively. TYSON STELZER

Region: Champagne, FRANCE

Variety: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay & Pinot Meunier

ABV: 12.5%

Liquor Act 2007. It is against the law to sell or supply alcohol to, or to obtain alcohol on behalf of a person under the age of 18 years. Lic No. LIQP770016424

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