P.Paillard Les Maillerettes Bouzy Grand Cru 2018

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Champagne
Producer:
 
P.Paillard
Label Name:
 
Les Maillerettes Bouzy Grand Cru
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Champagne (Bouzy Grand Cru, Montagne de Reims)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
100% Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
6-8°C

Awards/Ratings
Jeb Dunnuck 94 (Nov 2023)

Tasting Note
Fine, pillowy mousse with aromas of red apple, raspberry, toasted almond, dried apricot and citrus zest; saline, chalky minerality and a creamy, precise structure leading to a long, saline finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, scallops, lobster, smoked salmon, roast chicken, creamy mushroom risotto, soft cheeses (Brie). Asian: sushi/sashimi, tempura, seared tuna/aji, miso-glazed black cod, Peking duck, pork belly.

Production Method
Méthode traditionnelle; 100% Pinot Noir vinified partly in oak (350L/225L), indigenous yeasts, malolactic fermentation, 48–60 months on lees and disgorged with zero/very low dosage (Extra Brut/Brut Nature).

Vineyard Info
Pierre Paillard is a multi‑generation Bouzy family house; Les Maillerettes is a single vineyard planted c.1970 used as a massal‑selection mother block; small, estate‑driven production and sustainable/organic practices.