Pierre Paillard Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Noirs Bouzy "Les Maillerettes", Champagne, France - 750ml

Pierre Paillard’s Les Maillerettes is a single-vineyard Blanc de Noirs from Bouzy Grand Cru, one of the Montagne de Reims’ most distinguished villages for Pinot Noir. Sourced from a specific parcel of mature vines, the 2020 captures the vintage’s generous fruit and concentration while retaining the precision and mineral definition associated with the Paillard family’s Champagnes. Its combination of vineyard specificity, Pinot Noir depth and restrained dosage makes it a particularly compelling expression of Bouzy.

Blend: 100% Pinot Noir.

Tasting Notes: Red apple, ripe pear and white peach are complemented by delicate notes of red cherry, dried flowers and toasted almond. The palate is concentrated yet energetic, with a fine mousse, subtle brioche complexity and a chalky, lightly saline character. Fresh acidity brings definition to the ripe fruit, leading to a persistent, savory finish.

Structure: Medium to full-bodied for Champagne, with Pinot Noir providing vinous depth, breadth and concentration. Fine bubbles and firm acidity balance the wine’s generous texture, while the Extra Brut dosage emphasizes freshness and mineral precision rather than sweetness.

Drink Window: 2026–2038. The 2020 is approachable for its youthful fruit and expressive texture, but several additional years of bottle age should bring greater integration, toasted complexity and savory depth.

Serving: Serve around 48–52°F in a tulip-shaped Champagne or white Burgundy glass. Allow the wine several minutes after pouring to reveal its aromatic detail and layered texture; avoid excessive chilling, which can obscure its Pinot Noir character.

The 2020 Les Maillerettes is an excellent choice for Champagne collectors and enthusiasts seeking a more vinous, vineyard-driven expression of Blanc de Noirs. Its combination of concentration, freshness and mineral character makes it particularly rewarding alongside roast poultry, duck, lobster, mushroom dishes or aged Comté, with enough structure to develop further in the cellar.