2012 Pierre Paillard 'La Grande Recolte' Bouzy Grand Cru

🌄 Bouzy, Champagne, France 

🍇 Pinot Noir, Chardonnay

🌡️ 12.5%

Dosage: Extra Brut

Disgorgement: Jan 2022

Culinary Suggestions: Decadent food including scallops, foie gras and lobster

Vineyard Practice: Organic and Biodynamic

About

In the verdant embrace of Champagne's Montagne de Reims, the Paillard family saga unfolds, a narrative steeped in eight generations of winemaking. At the helm, Pierre Paillard, alongside his sons Antoine and Quentin, continue to honor and elevate their ancestral craft.

Domaine Pierre Paillard, a jewel nestled in the village of Bouzy, flourishes across eleven hectares of Grand Cru vineyards, where a blend of tradition and innovation breathes life into the soil. Embracing organic and biodynamic principles, the Paillards steward a land rich with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, crafting Champagnes that are a pure expression of their revered terroir.

With a meticulous commitment to quality, their Champagnes undergo a decade-long maturation in the domaine's ancient cellars, emerging as a testament to the Paillard's dedication to creating a distinct and memorable experience. The final touch, a minimal dosage of 1.8gr/l, ensures that each sip conveys the unadulterated essence of their craft.

Tasting Notes

A classic vintage Champagne stands as the pinnacle of opulence and intricacy. Its hue shimmers with a luxurious gold, while the taste buds are greeted by an exquisite tapestry of flavours - think of ripe, sun-kissed red berries, the zest of blood orange, and the earthy whisper of chalkiness. The effervescence is delicate, weaving a soft, velvety caress with each sip. Perfect to enjoy now or lay it down to enjoy in years to come.