P.Paillard Les Parcelles Bouzy Grand Cru NV

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

Awards/Ratings
Consistently highly scored: Wine Advocate ~91–92 (various releases), Vinous ~92, Jeb Dunnuck 92–93; praised in trade press for precision and terroir expression

Tasting Note
Bright, chalky blanc-de-noirs: red-apple, cherry, white-peach, citrus zest, brioche and toasted almond with a saline mineral core and fine mousse; medium–full body and a persistent, chalky finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, smoked salmon, roast chicken, fried chicken, creamy cheeses, charcuterie. Asian: sushi/sashimi, tempura, dim sum, salt-and-pepper squid, light Thai/ Vietnamese seafood salads, sushi-grade tuna tataki.

Production Method
Méthode traditionnelle; base mainly 2019 with reserve wines; fermented in 350L oak and stainless, indigenous yeasts; aged ~36 months on lees; extra‑brut dosage (~0–2 g/L); unfined.

Vineyard Info
Pierre Paillard family estate (≈11 ha) in Bouzy Grand Cru; organic-certified, plot-by-plot vinification across south-facing slopes; long family history focused on Pinot Noir.