Bruno Paillard Rose Premiere Cuvee Extra Brut Champagne [JS92][JD92][WS91][D90]

"This delicate Champagne is pale, ballet slipper-pink in color, with a lacy mousse and a pretty range of peach skin, ripe Gala apple, chalk, blood orange and pickled ginger layered with lively acidity. Disgorged October 2021. Drink now." 

Decanter, 90 Points 

"Bruno Paillard's Rosé is predominantly first-press Pinot Noir, with some Pinot Noir red wine added along with an unspecified amount of Chardonnay for balance. For blending, the team utilise reserve wines stretching back to 1985, and the result is aged for 36 months on its lees then at least six months after disgorgement. This bottle, disgorged in January 2019, displays savoury red fruit flavours with a touch of apple and fresh bread. It has plenty of salinity which tightens everything up, and finishes clean and crisp with plenty of vibrant acidity. A lovely, delicate, measured pink Champagne." 

Winemaker Notes: 

"A hymn to the bright delicacy of Pinot Noir, the Premiere Cuvee Rosé is named on account of its composition of only the first pressing. The pink copper color with a hint of raspberry when young evolves to salmon while ageing. The fine bubbles are due to a strict selection of the best grapes, perfectly controlled temperature in the cellar and very long ageing. The initial aromas of redcurrant and red fruits evolve to morello cherry, wild strawberry and violet while breathing in the glass. A touch of lemon denotes the discrete presence of Chardonnay. With age, aromas tend towards dark fruits like dark cherry, fig and blackberry. Red fruit captured at their full freshness on the palate. The finish is bright and long."