Pierre Paillard ‘Les Mottelettes’ Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Extra Brut, Bouzy, Champagne, France 2016
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A revered grower-producer in Bouzy, Champagne, Pierre Paillard is recognized for meticulous vineyard work, low-intervention winemaking, and expressive, terroir-driven Champagnes. Antoine and Quentin Paillard showcase exceptional precision through wines that reflect the chalky depth and elegance of Bouzy’s finest vineyard parcels.
• WINEMAKER: Antoine and Quentin Paillard
• FARMING: Sustainable viticulture; practicing organic (non-certified)
• VARIETY: 100% Chardonnay
• TERROIR: Single vineyard ‘Les Mottelettes,’ located within the Grand Cru village of Bouzy. Characterized by pure chalk soils with excellent drainage, southeastern exposure, and optimal ripening conditions, providing tension and mineral complexity to Chardonnay.
• VINIFICATION: Hand-harvested; native yeast fermentation and aging in oak barrels; minimal intervention; no malolactic fermentation to retain freshness and precision.
• AGING: Aged on lees for approximately 60 months before disgorgement; Extra Brut dosage (~2 g/L).
• TASTING NOTES: Bright, refined, and precise, offering expressive aromas of crisp apple, lemon zest, white flowers, fresh almond, and distinct chalky minerality. The palate reveals vibrant acidity, a textured mousse, and a lingering mineral-driven finish.
• FOOD PAIRINGS: Raw oysters, grilled langoustine, sashimi, poultry in cream sauces, aged goat cheeses.
A revered grower-producer in Bouzy, Champagne, Pierre Paillard is recognized for meticulous vineyard work, low-intervention winemaking, and expressive, terroir-driven Champagnes. Antoine and Quentin Paillard showcase exceptional precision through wines that reflect the chalky depth and elegance of Bouzy’s finest vineyard parcels.
• WINEMAKER: Antoine and Quentin Paillard
• FARMING: Sustainable viticulture; practicing organic (non-certified)
• VARIETY: 100% Chardonnay
• TERROIR: Single vineyard ‘Les Mottelettes,’ located within the Grand Cru village of Bouzy. Characterized by pure chalk soils with excellent drainage, southeastern exposure, and optimal ripening conditions, providing tension and mineral complexity to Chardonnay.
• VINIFICATION: Hand-harvested; native yeast fermentation and aging in oak barrels; minimal intervention; no malolactic fermentation to retain freshness and precision.
• AGING: Aged on lees for approximately 60 months before disgorgement; Extra Brut dosage (~2 g/L).
• TASTING NOTES: Bright, refined, and precise, offering expressive aromas of crisp apple, lemon zest, white flowers, fresh almond, and distinct chalky minerality. The palate reveals vibrant acidity, a textured mousse, and a lingering mineral-driven finish.
• FOOD PAIRINGS: Raw oysters, grilled langoustine, sashimi, poultry in cream sauces, aged goat cheeses.