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Champagne Pierre Paillard Les Terres Roses Bouzy Grand Cru Rosé XVIII NV
Montagne de Reims, Champagne, FranceBrothers Antoine and Quentin Paillard are 8th generation vine growers and winemakers, carrying on the family tradition along with father Benoit. The Paillard family has been growing vines and making wine in Bouzy since 1768, owning only Grand Cru vineyards with old vines via massale selection (no clones). They are truly a star of the grower champagne movement. As the label hints, this GC Rosé is from the 2018 vintage. This year's cépage was 68% Chardonnay, 32% Pinot Noir (5% Bouzy Rouge), a surprisingly high chardy quotient for red-centric Bouzy, though the house norm for Pierre Paillard. There's a beautiful mix of power and grace here, with a smouldering red fruit, wild herbs, and dried florals against a tight, chalky chardy baseline. A real stunner.Tasted: 11 January 2023Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:| ON | $96.00 | 750ml | consignment |
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Blend: Chardonnay - Pinot Noir
