BRUNO PAILLARD Cuvée NPU "Nec Plus Ultra" is a prestigious champagne born from the idea of creating the greatest Champagne possible, whatever the constraints. As always with Maison Bruno Paillard, only the first pressing was retained but an essential characteristic of the NPU is that the first fermentation was carried out in small wooden barrels where the wines spent their first 10 months, developing woody aromas. This exceptional cuvée is only produced in the greatest vintages, the grapes selected to create this cuvée come exclusively from 7 Grands Crus among the most sought-after in Champagne: Oger, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, sometimes Chouilly and Cramant for the Chardonnays, and Verzenay, Mailly, Bouzy for the Pinot Noirs. The duration of aging in the bottle on lees is exceptional: at least 10 years in the cellar. The dosage during disgorging is Extra-Brut (3 g/L). Finally, 18 months to 2 years of additional rest in the cellar after disgorging will be offered to each bottle... (the photo represents the 2008 version, this is the 2009 vintage).
"Its name speaks volumes about the ambition of this prestigious vintage. Made from equal parts Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grands crus, it ferments in small old oak barrels where it spends 10 months, then remains on its lees for more than 10 years. "What delicacy!" exclaims a taster after having breathed in this golden vintage with green highlights again and again. And to list these aromas of almond paste, praline, spices, liquorice, these balsamic notes combined with fresh nuances of bergamot, a whole range sealing the marriage of wine and a subtle woodiness. In unison with the nose, the palate combines remarkable fat and incredible energy. A champagne for meals for lovers of great vintages. "Hachette Wine Guide 2022 Favorite
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Nose : First surprising aromas of very fresh red fruits (redcurrants/raspberries/blueberries/wild strawberries) mixed with stone fruits (bigarreau cherries) and candied orange peel. Let it open: little by little the aromas of fresh ginger and peppermint unfold, evolving towards a slightly smoky character, where cocoa powder and quince paste mingle, invigorated by the freshness of honeysuckle…
Palate : Precise attack that is fresh, powerful and serene. The liveliness of the vintage is wonderfully blended, allowing you to further explore the depth of the wine, served by a silky texture. We find the multiplicity of aromas evoked by the nose, carried into a long and suspended finish... Let the emotion win...
FEATURES
Grape varieties : 50 % Pinot Noir, 50% Chardonnay.
Pairings : Like any great white wine, its full tasting requires a little time, a slightly cooled temperature (8 to 9° to start, it will gradually warm up later), the use of a glass with a fairly wide body and a slightly narrow rim. This wine – demanding it is true – will only reveal itself somewhat slowly. In terms of food and wine pairings, NPU – Nec Plus Ultra 2008 calls for a wide range: from a lightly smoked veal tartare to a quail with foie gras, grilled langoustines like a saffron risotto with clams… or just on its own, for itself, to share with whoever will understand…
Aging: 10 years on lees.
Dosage : 3 gr/l.
Serving temperature: 8 to 9°
THE BRAND
Bruno Paillard is a Champagne producer based in Reims in the Champagne region. The house was founded in 1981 by Bruno Paillard, after having worked as a broker in the region since 1975. The Bruno Paillard Champagne house was born from its founder's desire to create a champagne unlike any other "extremely pure". A great champagne according to the Bruno Paillard style is a "blend" of various crus, grape varieties and vintages. It is the constant desire to capture the quintessence of finesse and elegance. "Champagne must be served and not used." Faithful to this motto and a lover of Champagne, Bruno Paillard is keen to defend it and help shape it. The Bruno Paillard style is a marriage of elegance and complexity that is manifested by a light and suave effervescence, a remarkable purity, a real freshness and a silky texture. The effervescence must be delicate. The bubbles are very small, almost microscopic, but they are what release the aromas of the wine and give it a smooth and creamy texture in the mouth.
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BRUNO PAILLARD Cuvée NPU "Nec Plus Ultra" is a prestigious champagne born from the idea of creating the greatest Champagne possible, whatever the constraints. As always with Maison Bruno Paillard, only the first pressing was retained but an essential characteristic of the NPU is that the first fermentation was carried out in small wooden barrels where the wines spent their first 10 months, developing woody aromas. This exceptional cuvée is only produced in the greatest vintages, the grapes selected to create this cuvée come exclusively from 7 Grands Crus among the most sought-after in Champagne: Oger, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, sometimes Chouilly and Cramant for the Chardonnays, and Verzenay, Mailly, Bouzy for the Pinot Noirs. The duration of aging in the bottle on lees is exceptional: at least 10 years in the cellar. The dosage during disgorging is Extra-Brut (3 g/L). Finally, 18 months to 2 years of additional rest in the cellar after disgorging will be offered to each bottle... (the photo represents the 2008 version, this is the 2009 vintage).
"Its name speaks volumes about the ambition of this prestigious vintage. Made from equal parts Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grands crus, it ferments in small old oak barrels where it spends 10 months, then remains on its lees for more than 10 years. "What delicacy!" exclaims a taster after having breathed in this golden vintage with green highlights again and again. And to list these aromas of almond paste, praline, spices, liquorice, these balsamic notes combined with fresh nuances of bergamot, a whole range sealing the marriage of wine and a subtle woodiness. In unison with the nose, the palate combines remarkable fat and incredible energy. A champagne for meals for lovers of great vintages. "Hachette Wine Guide 2022 Favorite
