Champagne Bruno Paillard Première Cuvée Rosé NV

Rosé Première Cuvée is a bright, mineral, delicately expressive rosé crafted from first-press Pinot Noir (made partially as a white wine and partially as a red maceration) blended with a discreet amount of Chardonnay. Reserve wines spanning 25 vintages back to 1985 provide depth while maintaining exceptional freshness. The result is a rosé of subtle red fruit, floral nuance, and remarkable finesse, with a finish that is both vivid and long. This is the Bruno Paillard style: elegant, linear, and quietly seductive, rendered in pink.

Quick Facts

• Appellation: Champagne, France

• Style: Extra Brut (<6 g/L)

• Varieties: Primarily Pinot Noir with some Chardonnay

• Pinot Noir Vinification:

  • White wine from direct pressing

  • Red wine from prolonged maceration

• Reserve Wines: 25 vintages, dating back to 1985

• Aging: 3 years sur lie + minimum 5 months post-disgorgement

Tasting Profile

• Appearance: Pink-copper with hints of raspberry when young, evolving toward salmon with age; fine, elegant mousse.
• Aroma: Redcurrant, morello cherry, wild strawberry, violet, and a touch of lemon from Chardonnay. With age: dark cherry, fig, blackberry.
• Palate: Fresh, vibrant red fruit with purity and lift. Long, bright, precise finish that reflects the wine’s Extra Brut structure and mineral backbone.

Why We Love It

This rosé is the epitome of refined, gastronomic Champagne: delicate yet expressive, polished yet quietly complex. It balances fruit, minerality, and floral lift with remarkable precision, making it equally thrilling as a celebratory aperitif or paired with food. We think this a rosé Champagne that feels elevated, effortless, and unmistakably Bruno Paillard.

Winemaking Notes

• Multi-vintage composition with reserve wines spanning 25 vintages back to 1985.

• Pinot Noir made via two methods—direct press and maceration—building both tension and color.

• Small addition of Chardonnay for lift and citrus nuance.

• Aged 3 years sur lie, plus 5+ months post-disgorgement.

• Extra Brut dosage (<6 g/L) preserves purity, red fruit brightness, and mineral precision.

Serving & Pairing

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

Pairing Suggestions:

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• Fine Italian charcuterie

• Sushi & sashimi

• Roasted poultry

• Red fruit desserts

The wine’s freshness, red fruit clarity, and subtle structure make it exceptionally versatile at the table.

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.