Pierre Paillard 'Les Terres Roses' Bouzy Grand Cru Brut Rose, Champagne, France NV

This historic family estate is helmed by two brothers, who have introduced their own special touch. (family has owned vines in Bouzy since the 1700s)

The Paillard estate is divided into 28 parcels over 11 hectares, planted entirely in the Grand Cru of Bouzy. The average age of the estate’s vineyards is about 29 years, with the oldest parcels dating from 1956. Starting in 2012, the brothers have focused on a massive replanting of selection massale Pinot Noir from their oldest parcel, Les Maillerettes. Today 80% of their vineyards are planted to Pinot Noir, which for them is synonymous with the village of Bouzy with it’s south facing slopes that produces rich and aromatic pinot noir.

They have farmed organically since 2012 but only became certified in 2020 - believing you have to go further. All parcels have been planted with cover crops for the last ten to fifteen years and synthetic treatments, such as those used against mildew, are kept to an absolute minimum.

Pretty elegant rose petals, delicate, subtle, haunting, creamy mousse, strawberries, marzipan, This dry sparkling rosé is serious, rich, and full-bodied. Spent 3 years on the lees. 

92 pts Jeb Dunnuck    92 pts Decanter