NV Bruno Paillard Premiere Cuvee

Champagne Blend - 1.5L
$119.94
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REVIEWS

JS 94 JD 94 TWI 93 JS 92 WA 92 VN 92 WS 92 DC 91 WE 90
JS 94

jamessuckling.com, July 2024

Lemon bush and lemon zest with pure strawberries, mirabelles, white pepper and a hint of shortbread. Fine mousse with good concentration and full body and zesty, lemony acidity. Tight-knit structure with a super-polished...
JD 94

jebdunnuck.com, December 2025

The NV Champagne Premiere Cuvee Brut is a medium yellow hue, showing beautiful mature and pure notes of layered and nicely maturing notes of apricot. Medium to full-bodied, it has more volume and fills the palate with a...
TWI 93

The Wine Independent, November 2023

The Bruno Paillard Première Cuvée NV is an assemblage of 45% Pinot Noir, 33% Chardonnay and 22% Pinot Meunier made from 2018 base wine, of which 20% is barrel fermented in aged oak barrels. Accounting for 60% of the house...
JS 92

jamessuckling.com, April 2023

A fine mineral layer on top of the subtle sourdough yeastiness, lemon zest and green apples. Fruity and delineated on the palate with generous, creamy beads and a flavorful finish. Quite approachable, but it ends dry...
WA 92

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, April 2023

(92+ points) A blend of 45% Pinot Noir, 33% Chardonnay and 22% Pinot Meunier, Paillard’s NV Extra-Brut Première Cuvée (disgorged in June 2022 with 5.5 grams per liter) expresses an elegant and fresh bouquet with aromas of...
VN 92

Vinous, March 2024

The NV Extra Brut Première Cuvée is bright, aromatic and nicely lifted. Crushed rocks, mint, white pepper, slate and citrus fruit are all beautifully delineated. Brisk acids pull it all together on the close. This airy...
WS 92

Wine Spectator, December 2023

A well-balanced Champagne in an aperitif style, with subtle plushness to the mousse, offering lively lemony acidity and a pretty mix of white cherry, poached pear, smoke and ground anise notes, while a touch of almond...
DC 91

Decanter, October 2020

Première cuvée is the flagship Bruno Paillard style. This blend of 25 vintages offers an elegant, pure and delicate bouquet with pear, peach, flowers and pastry aromas. The palate is elegant but remarkably taut, while the...
WE 90

Wine Enthusiast, July 2023

The nonvintage Champagne from this producer shows its penchant for dry wines. This wine, a blend of the three Champagne grapes, is dry but it makes up for that with the ripe white and citrus fruits. It is ready to drink...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type
Sparkling
Varietal
Champagne Blend
Country
France
Region
Champagne
Vintage
NV
Size
1.5L
Percent alcohol
12%
Closure
Cork

The NV Bruno Paillard Première Cuvée is an Extra Brut Champagne hailing from the renowned Champagne region of France. This blend consists of 45% Pinot Noir, 33% Chardonnay, and 22% Pinot Meunier, which is a testament to the traditional Champagne blend. The wine is known for its elegance and vibrancy, with a dosage of 5.5 grams per liter contributing to its dry profile.

Antonio Galloni from Vinous describes it as "bright, sculpted and bristling with energy," highlighting its citrus, white flowers, and slate notes. He emphasizes its "understated finesse" and notes the addition of 32% reserve wines, with 20% vinified and aged in oak, adding layers of complexity.

James Suckling's review by Zekun Shuai commends the wine's "fine mineral layer" and "generous, creamy beads," while Robert Parker's Wine Advocate's Yohan Castaing appreciates its "elegant and fresh bouquet" and "crystalline and vibrant" nature, awarding it a score of 92 points.

The wine's aromatic richness is noted by Sarah Mayo from The Wine Independent, who describes it as "aromatically rich and heady," with notes of ripe apricot, lemon pulp, and butter biscuit. She praises its balance and energy, giving it an excellent score of 93 points.

Jeb Dunnuck's Audrey Frick also awards it a 93, calling it "supple and balanced," with a "refined and elegant mousse" and lasting citrus notes. She lauds its consistency as an entry-level wine that "consistently over-delivers."

Overall, the NV Bruno Paillard Première Cuvée is a well-crafted Champagne blend, praised for its elegance, vibrant acidity, and balanced profile. It is approachable now, with the potential to develop further complexity over the next several years.