Champagne Pierre Paillard - Wine Pack

Direct from the Grand Cru village of Bouzy, we have the stunning selection of Pierre Paillard Champagnes. The brothers, Quentin and Antoine Paillard, have cemented their family name in the Champagne industry with top tier representations of what the Montagne de Reims has to offer. 

BOUZY GRAND CRU "LES PARCELLES" NV

The NV (2021) Extra Brut Les Parcelles, a blend of 80% Pinot Noir and 20% Chardonnay, is floral, light on its feet and quite attractive. Kirsch, mint, hard candy, cinnamon and a kiss of French oak grace this sensual, open-knit Champagne. Floral inflections extend the nuanced, subtly persistent finish. Dosage is 3 grams per litre. 91 points - Antonio Galloni, Vinous.

BOUZY GRAND CRU "LES TERRES ROSES" NV

The NV (2020) Extra Brut Les Terres Roses is gorgeous. Rich, creamy and expansive on the palate, the Terres Roses is so inviting. All the textural breadth of Bouzy comes through loud and clear. Cranberry, white pepper, slate, chalk, mint and dried herbs build slowly through the mid-palate and into the rich, resonant finish. This vinous, ample Rosé is a winner. The Terres Roses is 64% Chardonnay and 35% Pinot Noir, of which 5% is still red wine. Dosage is 2 grams per litre. 93 points - Antonio Galloni, Vinous.

BOUZY GRAND CRU "LES MAILLERETTES" 2020

The 2020 Extra Brut Bouzy Grand Cru Les Maillerettes, 100% Pinot Noir from vines planted in 1970, is open-knit, attractive and quite seductive. Crushed flowers, cranberry, spice, mint, dried herbs, kirsch and macerated cherry are some of the notes that grace this sensual, inviting Champagne. Savory undertones accentuate the vibrant finish. Dosage is 3 grams per litre. 93 points - Antonio Galloni, Vinous.

BOUZY GRAND CRU "LES MOTTELETTES" 2020

This minerally, saline Champagne shows restrained power. Aromas of crushed stones, fresh croissants, grapefruit, honeysuckle and peach pits follow through to a medium-bodied, dry and focused palate with a creamy mousse and a long, saline finish. Chardonnay from old vines in Bouzy. 3 g/L dosage. Disgorged January 2024. Drink or hold. 95 points - James Suckling. 2019 review.

PREMIER CRU "LUDES" 2018

"The 2018 Extra Brut Ludes Premier Cru was picked in two parcels of Pinot Meunier in Ludes and fermented in oak with tirage under natural cork. Cream, plum and smoldering candle unite into a rather enticing nose. The mousse is still frothy and bold on this youthful wine, but the underlying fruit is pure and expressive. A slight phenolic edge adds texture and makes this into a slightly rustic offering that comes with a kind of wild charm and the relative looseness of 2018. Zero dosage." 90 points - Anne Krebiehl, Vinous.

This creates Meunier that’s unusually racy and tense, driven by a pronounced salinity that harnesses and contains the ripe flavours of apricot, white peach, and nectarine. - Peter Liem

GRAND CRU "VERZENAY" 2018

"The 2018 Extra Brut Verzenay Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru is from two Pinot Noir parcels in Verzenay, namely Les Corettes and Les Champs St. Martin, fermented in barrel with tirage under natural cork. The first waxy notion on the nose, polished red apple skin, followed by white pepper and buttery short crust pastry. The palate is taut and focused, showing beautiful depth and resonance of earth and serene plum. Despite the relative youth of the wine and the warm year, this has drive and energy as well as traction from pleasantly bitter phenolics. Rather mouthwatering and so darkly seductive. Zero dosage." 92 points - Anne Krebiehl, Vinous.

This results in a champagne with a sleek, energetic structure, characterized not only by typical red-fruit flavours, but also yellow fruits like peach and apricot, underlined by citrus notes that veer towards grapefruit or pomelo." - Peter Liem