P.Paillard Les Maillerettes Bouzy Grand Cru 2017

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Champagne
Producer:
 
P.Paillard
Label Name:
 
Les Maillerettes Bouzy Grand Cru
Vintage:
 
2017
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Bouzy, Montagne de Reims, Champagne
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Gault&Millau 94/100 (Les Maillerettes 2017 review); Decanter tasting (Les Maillerettes, other vintages) ~91

Tasting Note
Fresh red-fruit and cherry core with brioche, citrus peel and chalky minerality. Fine persistent mousse, medium‑full texture and a saline, citrus-tinged finish with focused acidity.

Food Pairing
Oysters, smoked salmon, roast chicken, pork belly, duck confit; sushi/sashimi, tempura, dim sum, Vietnamese spring rolls, light Korean BBQ.

Production Method
Blanc de Noirs (100% Pinot Noir), traditional bottle fermentation (méthode traditionnelle), aged 4–5 years on lees, low extra‑brut dosage (~1–3 g/L); partial élevage in large oak barrels.

Vineyard Info
Pierre Paillard, family estate in Bouzy since 1768 (Antoine & Quentin Paillard current), 11 ha in Bouzy Grand Cru; organic conversion, parcel‑by‑parcel vinification, low yields and massal selection.