P.Paillard Les Terres Roses Bouzy Grand Cru NV

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Champagne
Producer:
 
P.Paillard
Label Name:
 
Les Terres Roses Bouzy Grand Cru NV
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Bouzy, Montagne de Reims, Champagne
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
64% Chardonnay, 36% Pinot Noir (≈5–7% vinified as still red wine)
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
92 pts — The Wine Advocate (Kristaps Karklins); strong reviews in Decanter and La Revue du Vin de France; Certified organic (producer)

Tasting Note
Pale salmon rosé with wild strawberry, red apple, cranberry and brioche. Creamy mousse, bright citrus minerality and racy acidity, rounded by almond/marzipan notes and a precise, lingering finish.

Food Pairing
Oysters, lobster, smoked salmon, roast chicken, soft cheeses; sushi, sashimi, lightly spiced Asian prawns, tempura, Chinese steamed fish.

Production Method
Estate-grown organic grapes; partial oak/barrel fermentation, indigenous yeasts, malolactic allowed, bottle-aged on lees ~30–36 months; Extra-Brut dosage (≈0–1.8 g/L).

Vineyard Info
Pierre Paillard, an 11ha family domaine in Bouzy (historic grower), run by brothers Antoine & Quentin; organic farming/selection massale, old-vine parcels (Les Maillerettes, Les Mottelettes).