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Bottle of Pierre Paillard Champagne Extra Brut Grand Cru Bouzy Les Parcelles XX-Sparkling Wine-Flatiron SF

Pierre Paillard Champagne Extra Brut Grand Cru Bouzy Les Parcelles XX

Sparkling Wine from Champagne, France
by Pierre Paillard
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Pierre Paillard’s flagship cuvée blends 80% Pinot Noir and 20% Chardonnay from south-facing Grand Cru parcels in Bouzy. The “XX” indicates the base vintage—in this case, 2020—with 20% reserve wines adding depth. Fermentation occurs in large oak, followed by long lees aging in bottle.

With just 2g/L dosage, this Extra Brut Champagne is sharp, structured, and terroir-focused. It reflects eight generations of Paillard precision and Bouzy’s chalk-rich power.

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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.

Professional Reviews

Antonio Galloni

AG 89
"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

RP 92
"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

D 92
"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

WS 90
"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."

What importer Skurnik Wines has to say about this wine...

Certified organic
80% Pinot Noir, 20% Chardonnay
80% 2019, 20% reserve wine
From Bouzy Grand Cru (lieux-dits “Les Mailleretes”, “Les Mignottes”, “Les Motelettes”)
Chalk terroir with some clay
South facing
55+ year old vines
Indigenous yeast
Yes malo
Fermented and aged in 350L barrels
Aged 36 months on the lees
Dosage: 2g/L
Unfined and unfiltered

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