NV Bruno Paillard Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru

Coming from the base vintage of 2017 from Oger and Mesnil-sur-Oger, with 40% of each included in the blend, the NV Champagne Grand Cru Blanc De Blancs (with a compostable orange wrapper) pours a youthful yellow hue and opens to powdery and wispy floral aromas of lime candy, crushed chalk, white flowers, and fresh pear. Elegant, with a pillowy mouse, this medium-bodied Champagne is approachable and inviting, with a clean finish. It’s a very pretty wine and would be a lovely aperitif. The 2017 vintage was less challenging for Chardonnay and is in a good spot for drinking over the next 8-10 years. Dosage was 4. 5 grams per liter. Disgorged May 2022.

Freshly squeezed lemon, green apples, oyster shell and white apricots with subtle brioche and exquisite yeastiness. A fruity entry followed by a medium to full body where you find the fine perlage carrying the intense chalky flavors to a nicely dry but approachable finish. Lovely length with spot-on balance between chalky fruit and autolysis. Disgorged in March 2022. Drink or hold.

Disgorged in May 2022, the Paillard NV Extra-Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru is superbly fresh, offering up aromas of orchard fruit, lemon, spring flowers and menthol touches. Medium to full-bodied, expressive and precise with a delicate mousse, it’s seamless, vinous, chalky and harmonious with a clean and precise finish.