Champagne Bruno Paillard Dosage Zéro D:Z 75cl

Regarding the Champagne Bruno Paillard Dosage Zéro D:Z

A Brut Nature champagne with a character that is both northern and chalky.

It is crafted from more than 30 crus sourced from Champagne’s finest terroirs, using only the first pressing—the “cuvée”—which is the purest, with the majority aged in small oak barrels. Pinot Meunier takes center stage, followed in equal parts by Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

As with all of the House’s non-vintage champagnes, Dosage Zéro D:Z always includes a significant proportion of reserve wines, aged in the “Solera” style since 1985 to protect them from the vagaries of time. Here, they account for 50% of the blend.

Aging is extended well beyond the legal requirement: 3 to 4 years in bottle on the lees to develop the aromas, followed by 6 months of rest after disgorgement.

Visually, the bubbles are fine. The generous nose offers notes of white fruit, fresh almond, chocolate, and raspberry. On the palate, the attack is lively and indulgent, reflecting the richness of the aromas on the nose. The saline finish is very persistent.