Paillard Brut Premier Cuvee
Only the first pressing, the finest and the purest, is used for this Champagne, hence the name "Première Cuvée. A very high percentage of wine from the noblest grape varieties is used: around 22% of Pinot Meunier, 33% of Chardonnay and 45% of Pinot Noir. "Reserve" wines are always added, set aside in previous vintages. The wine is matured in bottle far beyond the legally required minimum period. As in all Bruno Paillard Champagnes, the "dosage" (addition of sugar) is kept very low so as to produce as natural a wine as possible.
Also available in 375ml bottles.
Food Pairings
Roasted birds are a preternatural match but Pinot Noir goes with any number of dishes ranging from those incorporating wild game and foraged mushrooms to veal stews or grilled fleshy fish. For a classic cheese pairing hunt down some Epoisse...