Champagne Bruno Paillard Grand Cru Blanc de Noirs NV

Blanc de Noirs Grand Cru is a pure, first-press expression of Pinot Noir sourced from four of the most historic northern-facing Grand Crus: Verzenay, Verzy, Mailly, and Bouzy. These chalky sites produce a Champagne with tension, aromatic richness, and sculpted minerality, offering both immediate pleasure and serio­us gastronomic potential. With partial oak vinification and long lees aging, this cuvée delivers vivid red fruit, floral lift, spice, and an energetic, umami-driven finish that calls for food.

Quick Facts

• Appellation: Champagne, France

• Style: Extra Brut

• Variety: 100% Pinot Noir (first pressing only)

• Crus: Verzenay, Verzy, Mailly, Bouzy (all Grand Cru)

• Vinification: Mostly stainless steel; 15–20% in aged barrels

• Aging: 3 years on lees + 6 months post-disgorgement

• Dosage: 3 g/L (Extra Brut)

• Orientation: Predominantly northern-facing chalk slopes

Tasting Profile

• Aroma: Red rose petals, Bigarreau cherry, pink grapefruit, Timut pepper, evolving with time into sweet spice and lifted freshness.
• Palate: Striking, mouthwatering attack with interwoven salinity, delicate fruit, and umami depth. Notes of cherry flesh, kumquat, and subtle spices unfold across a long, terroir-faithful finish.
• Appearance: Bright gold with copper flecks and fine, active bubbles.

Why We Love It

This is Blanc de Noirs at its most elegant, mineral, and food-driven -a Champagne that showcases Pinot Noir not through power, but through finesse and terroir clarity. For our clients, it's the perfect bridge between festive, fruit-forward Champagnes and serious, collectible cuvées, offering complexity that continues to unwind across the glass.

Winemaking Notes

• Entirely from first-press Pinot Noir from four Grand Crus.

• Partial fermentation in aged oak barrels (15–20%), adding subtle spice and texture.

• Long lees aging (3 years) contributes depth and fine mousse.

• Low dosage (3 g/L) keeps the wine precise, vertical, and saline.

• A minimum of 6 months post-disgorgement aging prior to release ensures balance and harmony.

Serving & Pairing

Ideal Temperature: 48–52°F
Stemware: Zalto Universal or Burgundy stem (for enhanced aromatics)

Pairing Suggestions:

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• Grilled prawns, Pata Negra, roasted poultry

• Game birds or lightly smoked fish (sea bass, red mullet)

• Savory-spiced dishes like tagine or Indian pork

This cuvée shines with dishes that balance richness, spice, and umami.

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.