Bruno Paillard Champagne NPU Extra Brut 2008

Bruno Paillard’s N.P.U. (Nec Plus Ultra) is a prestige Champagne made only when the house considers a vintage exceptional—an ambitious expression of its pursuit of the very best. The 2008 blends Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, with careful selection and extended maturation giving it both intensity and the structure to develop further in bottle.

Tasting Notes
Expect a fine, persistent mousse and a golden colour. The nose may open with citrus, orchard fruit and chalky notes, becoming more layered with hints of brioche and toasted nuts as it breathes. On the palate, bright acidity and a dry, precise profile balance the wine’s richness, with mineral character and a long finish.

Production
N.P.U. is made from selected Grand Cru fruit and produced with exceptional care at each stage. The grapes are harvested by hand, and the Chardonnay and Pinot Noir are vinified separately before blending. The Champagne then spends an extended period ageing on its lees in the bottle, building complexity while preserving the freshness and structure of the 2008 vintage.

Food & Serving
Serve at around 10–12°C in a tulip-shaped Champagne glass. It pairs especially well with oysters, scallops, fine white fish or roast poultry. Decanting is not essential, but a few minutes in the glass—or a gentle pour into a wide wine glass—can help reveal its aromas.

Producer
Founded by Bruno Paillard in Reims in 1981, the house remains an independent Champagne producer known for a precise, refined style and close attention to ageing. N.P.U. is its most ambitious cuvée, created only in selected years and named for the idea of striving for the very best.

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