Bruno Paillard Blanc de Blancs 2014 is produced exclusively from the first, purest press of Chardonnay grands crus from the heart of the Côte des Blancs: Oger and Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, 20% of which are vinified in small barrels of old oak.

Rare Millésime 2002 is a full-blown and deep champagne with an impeccable silhouette. Its perfect classicism combines spiciness and freshness, minerality and oriental, purity and precision.

Pinot Noir vines planted in 1993 at Terres Rouges. Its name comes from the color of the calcareous red-brown soil of this particular terroir. Only 10,462 bottles and 509 magnums were produced.

“Les Ribauds” plot reveals an atypical expression of Pinot Meunier: richness and roundness with, in particular, notes of quite ripe red fruits. The silts of the soil soften the clays: we find a certain freshness as well as spicy notes.

The acidity of this great champagne has barely calmed down: under great freshness, it reveals delicately reduced notes of toast and mocha, then the wine opens up and evolves towards aromas of white truffle. This wine has a lot of breadth thanks to the Pinot Noir from Ambonnay and Dizy: in the mouth you can feel an imposing structure, with a lemony zest on the finish.

For more than 10 years, this champagne has matured and reached its peak on the lees. At the tasting, the sensations are amazing: we move away from the classic register with a nose close to perfume: sandalwood, musk, new leather, oriental spices, blond tobacco. On the palate, the tension is moderate but largely compensated by a rich and complex aroma, which gives this...