P.Paillard Les Parcelles Bouzy Grand Cru (xviii) NV

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Champagne
Producer:
 
P.Paillard
Label Name:
 
Les Parcelles Bouzy Grand Cru (xviii) NV
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Bouzy, Montagne de Reims (Champagne)
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Gismondi: 92/100 (tasted May 30, 2024); Jeb Dunnuck: 93/100; Robert Parker / Wine Advocate: 91/100 (May 2025)

Tasting Note
Fresh red and green apple, citrus and stone fruit with brioche, saline oyster-like minerality and warm spice; chalky, leesy mid-palate and a long, precise finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, shellfish, smoked salmon, roast chicken, soft cheeses, charcuterie. Asian: sushi/sashimi, tempura, dim sum, lightly spiced seafood, grilled fish with soy/citrus dressings.

Production Method
NV cuvée based on mainly 2018 (XVIII) with reserve wines; fermented in stainless and large oak (demi-muids), native yeasts, malo completed, aged 3–4 years on the lees, extra‑brut/low dosage.

Vineyard Info
Pierre Paillard is an 8th‑generation Bouzy grower (family since 1768), 11 ha of Grand Cru vineyards planted to old‑vine massal selections; sustainably farmed and increasingly certified organic.