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Bruno Paillard 1990 N.P.U. Sparkling (Champagne)
- Cellar Selection
- $185
Opens with a stunning layered, bouquet of dried fruits, sandalwood, flowers, smoke and ginger. It’s full on the tongue, with rich pear and apple flavors, toast and yeast accents. Citrus and mineral notes persist on the lengthy finish of this impressively complex bottling. Sourced from seven grand cru villages, this is superb now and will last a very long time.
— W.E.
(12/1/2001)
Bruno Paillard 1996 Blanc de Blancs Brut Chardonnay (Champagne)
- Online Exclusive
- $180
With all the signature acidity of the 1996 vintage, this shows plenty of aging potential. The wine is thirst-quenchingly fresh, with the flavor of just-squeezed lime juice, but also has a depth of complex tannins and texture. Drink now but age for five years or more.
— R.V.
(12/1/2009)
Bruno Paillard 1995 N.P.U. Brut Sparkling (Champagne)
- Cellar Selection
- $220
N.P.U. standing for Nec Plus Ultra (translation “nothing further beyond”), this is a ultra-dry Champagne. It needs time to mature, so Bruno Paillard is to be congratulated for only now releasing the 1995 vintage. It has richness and freshness, the white fruits still scintillating in the glass. With the acidity over the ripe fruits, this could certainly age over the…
— R.V.
(12/1/2008)
Bruno Paillard 1995 Blanc de Blancs Brut Chardonnay (Champagne)
- Editors' Choice
- $90
Yes, at 12 years this is now mature, but it still has plenty of life. Ripely in balance, this is an impressive, nutty tasting wine that has acidity that acts as a foundation for the ripe structure. It shows how well pure Chardonnay in Champagne can age—and it has more years to come.
— R.V.
(12/1/2007)
Bruno Paillard 1996 Assemblage Brut Sparkling (Champagne)
- $66
This bottle was disgorged in July 1995, allowing nine years of aging. It is a very ripe, soft wine, delicate but still underlain with some of the steely, mineral character of the 1996 vintage. Delicious now, but it will certainly age over the next five years.
— R.V.
(11/1/2006)
Bruno Paillard NV Première Cuvée Brut Sparkling (Champagne)
- $44
Since he created his company in 1981, Bruno Paillard has become an important force in Champagne, owning a number of other brands. But his top wines are made under his own name; they go for finesse and elegance. This bottling also has a touch of mature, toasty acid flavors. The bottles carry the year of disgorgement—an excellent idea. Imported by Vintus LLC.
— R.V.
(12/1/2005)
Bruno Paillard 1990 N.P.U. Sparkling (Champagne)
- $185
A touch oxidized and mushroomy, but still fairly regal and full of vanilla and baked apple. Those same components carry onto the palate, where cinnamon enters the fray. Finishes lemony, with some tart apple along with sweeter caramel. Imported by Vintus LLC.
— M.S.
(12/31/2005)
Bruno Paillard NV Réserve Privée Brut Chardonnay (Champagne)
- Editors' Choice
- $60
This wine’s wonderful nose of apple, sourdough, caramel and ginger aromas gives way to a light, dry palate. The spice, pear and lemon flavors are subtle and seductive, the mouthfeel soft and fairly full. Finishes long and refined, with citrus and green apple notes.
— W.E.
(12/1/2001)
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