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Bruno Paillard N.P.U. 2004
| Author | Chiara Giovoni |
| Date of publication | 24/12/19 |
| Score | 96/100
DoctorWine Award greater than 95
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| Denomination | Champagne |
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| Value for money | |
| Current price | 200.00 € |
| Country | Champagne |
| Nation | Francia |
An equal blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from the Grand Cru villages of Oger, Le Mesnil sur Oger, Chouilly, Verzenay, Bouzy and Mailly selected to donate luminosity to the blend. After maturing for 10 months in oak barriques (which are at least three years old) and sitting on the lees in the bottle for 12 years, the wine was disgorged with a dosage of 3g/l, which is the ideal dosage after aging long.
The Champagne has a bright, straw-yellow color with golden reflections and a fine and creamy effervescence. The bouquet opens with notes of tangerine and bergamot, grilled pineapple and acacia honey on a background of white flowers to create an enticing cloud of finesse. The aroma then evolves on notes of red currant, rhubarb and orange peel with hints of buttery pastry. The mouthfeel is lively and nippy with an iodine salinity at the center of the palate alternating with candied citrus sensations and deeper notes of gingerbread and underbrush for a fresh and taut finish, almost pointed by the vinous traits of N.P.U. but with a distinct and winning balance.
