Pierre Paillard Champagne Grand Cru Ambonnay Pinot Noir Extra Brut Vieilles Vignes 2020

Pierre Paillard Champagne Grand Cru Ambonnay Pinot Noir Extra Brut Vieilles Vignes 2020 is a distinctive single-village Champagne that showcases the depth and precision of old-vine Pinot Noir from one of the Montagne de Reims’ most celebrated terroirs. Sourced from Grand Cru Ambonnay and made in an Extra Brut style, it combines intensity, finesse, and a clear sense of place in a way that will appeal to serious Champagne lovers.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, it typically shows a pale gold hue with fine, persistent bubbles. The nose leans toward red berries, citrus peel, white flowers, and subtle brioche notes, with a chalky, mineral edge that speaks to its Ambonnay origins. On the palate, this is a focused and structured Champagne, with Pinot Noir bringing ripe cherry and raspberry fruit, while the low dosage keeps the profile dry, clean, and precise. Expect a vibrant, layered finish with real tension and length; while already expressive, it should also reward several years of cellaring.

Production
This wine comes from old-vine Pinot Noir grown in Grand Cru Ambonnay, a village known for its chalk-rich soils, south- and southeast-facing slopes, and excellent ripening conditions. The 2020 vintage was harvested by hand, with the fruit vinified carefully to preserve purity, freshness, and terroir expression, followed by traditional Champagne aging on lees before disgorgement.

Food & Serving
Ideal with oysters, sashimi, lobster, roast chicken, or fine charcuterie, this Champagne also works beautifully with aged Comté or Parmesan. Serve chilled at around 8–10°C, and decanting is not recommended; instead, allow a few minutes in the glass if you want the aromas to open up further.

Producer
Pierre Paillard is a respected family grower-producer based in Bouzy and Ambonnay in the Montagne de Reims, with a long-standing reputation for precision and terroir-driven Champagne. Known for crafting wines that highlight the character of Grand Cru sites, the house has earned recognition among Champagne enthusiasts for its balanced, expressive, and highly collectible cuvées.

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