Bruno Paillard Champagne Extra-Brut Première Cuvée NV

This Champagne’s golden straw color and fine bubbles reflect the high presence of Chardonnay, strict grape selection and exclusive use of the first pressings. Citrus and red fruit aromas dominate the nose, with hints of dried and exotic fruits. The palate is lively and vivacious, thanks to a low dosage, with flavors of citrus, almonds, toasted bread, redcurrant and blackberry, tightened with a lemon pith brace, which takes this to a snappy, bright finish. While opening up in the glass, it expresses light plum and pear flavors. A weighted, serious Champagne.

Première Cuvée Extra-Brut, signature of the Bruno Paillard House, is a very personal interpretation of the whole region. Hand selected from the finest 35 Crus of Champagne and blended with a uniquely high proportion (up to 50%) of reserve wine made from a solera-style system or "perpetual reserve" dating back to 1985. Exclusively made from the first pressings of Pinot Noir (45%), Chardonnay (33%) and Pinot Meunier (22%), of which 20% makes its first fermentation in barrel. Aged three years on lees followed by six months minimum after disgorgement. The extra-brut dosage allows the purity of the terroir speak, and the deliberately long aging is key to enabling the wine to fully express its richness without any austerity.