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Bruno Paillard Cuvée 72 Champagne

Bruno Paillard
Non-vintage
$82.99
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750 mL
Wine Type
White Sparkling Wine
RegionChampagne
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Country
France
SubregionChampagne
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GrapesChardonnayPinot NoirPinot Meunier
Wine Description:
The origin of Bruno Paillard's house lies in a straightforward yet ambitious aspiration: to craft a unique, intimately personal, and exceptionally pure Champagne. At the young age of 27, Bruno Paillard ventured into the endeavor of establishing his own Champagne house in 1981, earning him the distinction of being one of Champagne's youngest producers. Presently, his vineyard encompasses 32 hectares, 12 of which hold the prestigious Grand Cru classification. Each cuvée is meticulously nurtured with great care and precision, exemplifying the house's commitment to excellence.
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  • Elegant and refined flavor profile
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4.3
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4.0

Wine Expert Note:

This is perhaps the most expressive and demonstrative Champagne, showcasing the talents of the cellar master and Vendangeoir. Twenty percent of the year's first pressings ferment in small oak barrels. Cuvée 72 consists of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Meunier grapes from at least 30 of Champagne's 327 Crus. The wine incorporates a minimum of 30% wines from previous years, spanning 25 vintages since 1985, making it an Extra Brut Champagne and a multi-vintage wine. The wine is then bottled to mature on its lees in deep cellars for approximately 4 years, followed by disgorgement as needed. On the nose, it reveals citrus notes like Menton lemon, Florida grapefruit, or South Italian bergamot, followed by aromatic red berry hints such as currant, raspberry, sour cherry, and exotic spices like white pepper, all mingled with subtle nuances of pineapple. On the palate, it starts with delicate red berry notes, followed by citrus fruits, almonds, toasted brioche, alongside blackcurrant jelly, blackberries, and figs. The bottles should be stored in a cellar, lying horizontally, protected from light and noise, at an optimal humidity level of approximately 70%. This Champagne of delights should be served at 10 to 12°C, perfect for a full meal featuring smoked salmon toast, sushi, Marennes-Oléron oysters, grilled sea fish a la plancha, pike with Beurre blanc sauce, soft cheeses like Chaource, dark chocolate fondants, or a Norwegian omelet with vanilla and coffee. It also pairs wonderfully with Mignardises, macarons, or Southwestern cannelés as an all-hours Champagne.
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