Lot presentation

Les Terres Roses XX Pierre Paillard

The wine

The village of Bouzy, nestled in the heart of the Montagne de Reims and home to Maison Pierre Paillard, is classified as a Grand Cru. On these south-facing slopes, chalk soils mixed with clay give Pinot Noir and Chardonnay generous ripeness tempered by vibrant minerality. Following manual harvests, the cuvée is vinified plot by plot. The juices ferment partly in oak casks before resting on the lees for around three years.
The wine shows a pale robe with salmon-tinged highlights. With minimal dosage, it combines freshness and depth, offering a nose of strawberry, citrus fruit and brioche, lifted by delicate woody nuances. The palate is chalky, precise and long, revealing a perfect balance of tension and indulgence. A lively, chalk-driven attack opens onto small red berries, leading into a saline, deliciously aromatic finish.

About the Producer Pierre Paillard

Pierre Paillard is run by brothers Antoine and Quentin Paillard today, representing the 8th generation of winemakers to work at this family estate nestled in the village of Bouzy in Champagne for 200 years. The wines from this clay terroir sitting on a chalk sub-soil create powerful, rich and balanced wines.
The property covers 11 hectares made up of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier (the estate even produces two cuvées solely made from Pinot Meunier, Taissy Premier Cru and Ludes Premier Cru) with 30 plots classed as grand cru. In the winery, just like the vineyard, the winemakers carry out tasks meticulously following organic methods. No pesticides are used, and quality is chosen over quantity. Low-intervention vinification allows the fruit to naturally express their aromas. Malolactic fermentation is not stopped and the use of sulphur is kept to a minimum. Each plot is vinified separately before the wines are aged on their lees in wood for 9 months. The best Champagnes can age for up to 10 years in the chalk cellar.
Driven by a respect for the land and the work of generations gone by, the brothers combine tradition with innovation. They shine a light on the qualitive nature of this region with a strong commitment towards sustainable methods.