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Pierre Paillard Champagne Extra Brut Grand Cru Bouzy Les Parcelles XX

Name: Pierre Paillard Champagne Extra Brut Grand Cru Bouzy Les Parcelles XX
Brand: Skurnik Wines West [SWW]
SKU: SF-4-BEI--081825-44
Price: 67.99 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

$67⁹⁹

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Antonio Galloni

89 points

"The NV (2019) Extra Brut Les Parcelles Bouzy Grand Cru is a blend of 80% Pinot Noir and 20% Chardonnay picked in Bouzy and barrel-fermented. A touch of smoky plum hits the nose first. This fruit is far more expressive on the palate, presenting crunchy blue plum flavors dispersed by frothy yet gentle mousse. Lovely saltiness and freshness give an edge to this youthful and fruit-driven wine. Zero dosage." —Antonio Galloni

Robert Parker

92 points

"Paillard’s NV Bouzy Grand Cru Les Parcelles XX hails from the 2020 vintage and, in keeping with the tradition, incorporates 20% reserve wines. It embodies the signature blend of 80% Pinot Noir and 20% Chardonnay, sourced exclusively from the sun-drenched, south-facing slopes of Bouzy. The bouquet is expressive, unfolding with aromas of pear, ripe citrus and warm spices, mingling with nuances of toasted bread and orange zest. On the palate, it is medium- to full-bodied, showcasing a livelier, more luminous fruit profile than its predecessor, driven by racy acidity and finishing with a pronounced saline finish. True to the estate’s approach, maturation take place in 350-liter oak barrels, with the final cuvée composed from a mosaic of approximately 25 distinct parcels across Bouzy. The dosage is set at two grams per liter." —Kristaps Karklins

Decanter

92 points

"Based on the 2019 vintage, this blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay parcels in the Paillard's home village is a perfectly expressive and complete entry-level cuvée which feels very much part of the broader range. With red apple, anise and spice, a little greengage and subtle, creamy, crusty bread aromas, it's a cuvée with enough structure to sit at the dinner table, but enough presence and brightness to refresh, too. Zero dosage."

Wine Spectator

90 points

"A minerally version, with a smoky underpinning, plus layers of crunchy pear, Meyer lemon peel, fresh thyme and blanched almond. Firm and chalky through the finish. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay."

More about Pierre Paillard

Bouzy is probably the best village name in all of winedom. And when we talk about it we get to say thing like, "Pierre Paillard is a true Bouzy specialist." What could be better than that? Well, fortunately, the wines!

We've featured lots of great Blanc de Blancs Champagnes from the Côte des Blancs, but fewer of Champagnes great Pinot Noir terroirs, like the stunning villages of Ambonnay and Bouzy, which are a mere 700 yards apart on the same slope. Ambonnay is probably the more famous, thanks to Krug's Clos d'Ambonnay. But the Pinot Noir grown in Bouzy is so magical and pure that it's one of the few parts of Champagne that is almost as famous for its still red wine as for its bubbles.

As we said, Pierre Paillard is one of the few true Bouzy specialists. He has about 11 hectares there, mostly Pinot Noir. He farms organically and takes a very classic approach in the winery with the principal aim of promoting freshness: low temperature fermentations, steel tanks, and very low dosage.

The wines therefore have good snap, but with more Pinot than Chardonnay they aren't the taut, chalky things you find further south. Instead, you get sensuousness—even lustiness!—and that mysterious earthy flavor that even hard-core Burgundy fans just can't quite put a finger on.

Paillard is patient and he takes his time aging and releasing his wine. Even the basic "Brut" is made from grapes picked 5+ years ago.

Wine Details

Grape Variety

Chardonnay , Pinot Noir
Vintage

NV
Size

750ml
Farming Practice

Organic
Style

Crisp , Fruity , Minerally
Sweetness

Champagne Extra Brut , Dry
Body

Light Bodied

Flatiron's Take

From the Importer

Skurnik Wines

Certified organic80% Pinot Noir, 20% Chardonnay80% 2019, 20% reserve wineFrom Bouzy Grand Cru (lieux-dits “Les Mailleretes”, “Les Mignottes”, “Les Motelettes”)Chalk terroir with some claySouth facing55+ year old vinesIndigenous yeastYes maloFermented and aged in 350L barrelsAged 36 months on the leesDosage: 2g/LUnfined and unfiltered