Pierre Paillard La Grande Recolte Bouzy Grand Cru 2012
Product details
| Management number | 253520810 | Release Date | 2026/10/24 | List Price | CA$66.50 | Model Number | 253520810 | ||
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Introduction
Pierre Paillard La Grande Récolte Bouzy Grand Cru 2012 is a vintage Champagne from France, produced in the Montagne de Reims region. It comes from the prestigious Bouzy appellation, which is classified as a Grand Cru. Champagne Pierre Paillard is a renowned family-owned vigneron house. La Grande Récolte is an assemblage of old Chardonnay and Pinot Noir vines, embodying the quintessence of the Pierre Paillard vineyard's expertise. This cuvée is made only in great years to highlight the richness of an exceptional vintage. The bottles were matured in the Paillard's deep cellar for 10 years before disgorgement, which is necessary to achieve the distinct, complex style of the house.
Wine Description
This Champagne reveals a bright golden hue, animated by an exceptionally fine and persistent stream of bubbles. The aromatic profile is broad and refined, offering notes of red fruits, blood orange, and wet chalk. These primary aromas evolve into nuances of brioche, toasted hazelnut, and candied citrus.
It is an assemblage of old vines, typically a blend of 50% Chardonnay and 50% Pinot Noir, though some sources report 45% Chardonnay and 55% Pinot Noir. The wine is medium to full-bodied, ample, and concentrated, with a bright lemon acidity. On the palate, it has a highly layered and gastronomic character, with strata of chalk, lemon, and white cherry streaming along the supple palate. The bubbles are thin, creamy, and sensuous. Stylistically, it is tense, sophisticated, and very complex, displaying concentrated intensity while retaining remarkable elegance and gracefulness. It is an Extra Brut with a very low dosage of 1.8 grams per litre (g/l) or 1 g/l. The ABV is $12.5\%$. The finish is long, mineral, precise, marked by great class, ample flake salts, and a lingering meringue and saline quality.
Accolades
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Gismondi On Wine - 93 points
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Robert Parker - 94 points
Food Pairing
This Champagne is undoubtedly the perfect companion to match with decadent food. Suggested pairings include scallops, foie gras, and lobster.
Vintage Quality
The 2012 vintage in Champagne was distinguished by its complexity and precision, making it a truly exceptional year. It is considered one of the best vintages of recent decades. The season benefited from ideal climatic conditions that favoured a harmonious and optimal maturation of the grapes. The resulting wine is noted for its complexity and well-defined character.
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