Bruno Paillard Extra Brut is an elegant and refined Champagne that harmonizes precision, freshness, and subtle complexity in a beautifully dry style. With bright citrus, fine minerality, and a seamless mousse, it offers a focused and graceful expression that appeals to both connoisseurs and those seeking an elevated aperitif or food-centric Champagne.

375 ml "half bottle"

Origins & Craftsmanship

Bruno Paillard is a family-owned house in Champagne known for meticulous attention to quality and detail. From vineyard selection through blending and extended aging, the house emphasizes purity, finesse, and terroir expression.

Key aspects of this Extra Brut:

Grape Composition: A balanced blend of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Meunier, chosen to deliver both structure and aromatic breadth.
Low Dosage: Extra Brut style means minimal sugar added after disgorgement, focusing on dryness that highlights natural acidity, purity, and minerality.
Traditional Method: Secondary bottle fermentation and extended lees aging yield a refined mousse and complex texture.
Artful Blending: Thoughtful reserve wine integration helps preserve house style while adding depth and nuance.

The result is a Champagne distinguished by its precise fruit expression, crisp mineral core, and subtle bread-crust complexity — a refined Extra Brut with personality and poise.

Critics Reviews & Professional Impressions

Professional tasters and Champagne commentators frequently praise Bruno Paillard Extra Brut for:

Exquisite dryness and lively acidity, making it a standout in the Extra Brut category.
Aromatic clarity and fine texture, with citrus, orchard fruit, and floral nuance carried by a delicate and persistent mousse.
Balance and food versatility, pairing beautifully with seafood, oysters, sushi, or light hors d’oeuvres.
Elegant restraint, with minerality and bright fruit driving the experience rather than overt sweetness.

Reviewers often highlight the Champagne’s precision and refreshing delivery as points of distinction in the Extra Brut landscape.

Tasting Profile

Nose:
Fresh lemon zest, green apple, white peach, and citrus blossom open crisply, followed by delicate brioche, light almond skin, and faint floral herbal accents.

Palate:
Lean, vibrant, and finely textured. Citrus and orchard fruit dominate — grapefruit pith, crisp apple, pear — with mineral lift and subtle toast. Fine mousse enhances the sleek mouthfeel, while touches of wet stone and white flowers add depth.

Finish:
Clean, dry, and lingering. Bright citrus and subtle minerality remain, with a whisper of brioche and chalky freshness closing the experience.

Quick Overview

Category	Details
ABV / Proof	~12% ABV
Origin / Region	Champagne, France
Production or Method	Traditional method; blend of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Meunier
Aging or Maturation	Bottle-fermented with extended lees aging
Aromas & Flavors	Lemon zest, green apple, pear, brioche, floral notes, minerality
Style / Identity	Elegant Extra Brut Champagne — dry, precise, and refined

Bruno Paillard Champagne