Champagne Bruno Paillard Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs NV

This Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru is a bright, mineral, and exquisitely refined expression of Côte des Blancs Chardonnay, built from exclusively first-press fruit sourced from Grand Cru vineyards such as Le Mesnil-sur-Oger and Oger. With reserve wines dating back to 1985 and a delicate mousse from a gentler bottle fermentation, the cuvée offers citrus purity, floral lift, chalk intensity, and a finish that is both creamy and lively. It is a quintessential Blanc de Blancs for lovers of precision, energy, and quiet luxury.

Quick Facts

• Appellation: Champagne, France

• Style: Extra Brut (5 g/L)

• Variety: 100% Chardonnay (first pressing only)

• Origin: Côte des Blancs Grand Cru vineyards

• Reserve Wines: From 25 vintages, dating back to 1985

• Aging: ~4 years sur lie + 10 months post-disgorgement

• Mousse: Lighter effervescence due to gentler bottle fermentation

Tasting Profile

• Aroma: Lime, grapefruit, white flowers, and subtle almond and toast as it warms in the glass.
• Palate: Lively attack with layered citrus, white-fleshed fruits, and the distinctive chalky minerality of the Côte des Blancs. Fresh, long, and elegantly persistent, with a silky yet energetic profile.
• Appearance: Very pale, shiny lemon with green tints and fine, delicate bubbles.

Why We Love It

A pristine expression of Grand Cru Chardonnay, this cuvée captures everything we love about Blanc de Blancs: minerality, finesse, quiet power, and gastronomic versatility. The reserve-wine layer adds depth while the low dosage preserves tension. It’s a bottle that appeals equally to collectors and drinkers seeking a Champagne that feels lifted, elegant, and effortlessly refined.

Winemaking Notes

• 100% Chardonnay from top Côte des Blancs Grand Crus, including Le Mesnil-sur-Oger and Oger.

• Only first pressings are used for maximum purity and aromatic precision.

• Aged 4 years sur lie, followed by 10 months post-disgorgement.

• Extra Brut dosage (5 g/L) balances creaminess with mineral intensity.

• Traditional but intentionally gentle bottle fermentation results in a more delicate mousse, enhancing the wine’s creamy-lively texture interplay.

Serving & Pairing

Ideal Temperature: 46–50°F
Stemware: Zalto White Wine or Universal

Pairing Suggestions:

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• Oysters and shellfish, especially raw preparations

• Halibut, sole, scallop dishes

• Soft citrus-accented starters

• Elegant white fish or sushi

This is one of the most versatile and food-friendly Champagnes in the Paillard lineup.

About Bruno Paillard

Founded in 1981, Bruno Paillard is one of Champagne’s youngest and most visionary maisons - created with a singular mission to craft wines of uncompromising purity, elegance, and transparency. The estate quickly rose to prominence through its pioneering use of perpetual reserve wines (dating back to 1985) and its insistence on using only the first pressing for every cuvée. Known for low-dosage, mineral-driven Champagnes that marry tension with finesse, the house has become a favorite among sommeliers, collectors, and lovers of terroir. Today, under the leadership of Bruno and his daughter Alice, the maison continues to define a modern, artisanal expression of Champagne rooted in precision, sustainability, and timeless style.