Pierre Paillard 'Ludes' Veilles Vignes Premier Cru Extra Brut, Champagne, France 2020 Grillo The 2023 will need several

The 2023 will need several years to come around

first produced in 2004

originally the fruit from this site was blended along with the fruit that goes into Aurélien’s C+C bottling to produce a straight Blanc de Blancs

Perfect as an aperitif or with seafood and oysters

with the earthy Montagne de Reims character emerging with air

Pierre Paillard 'Ludes' Veilles Vignes Premier Cru Extra Brut, Champagne, France 2020 Grillo The 2023 will need severalSourced from old Meunier vines in the Premier Cru vineyard of Ludes, from the lieux dits Les Hautes Pertes and Les Vigneulles de Devant, both planted in 1970. This area, located on the eastern side of the Montagne de Reims near the Grand Cru of Mailly Champagne, is distinguished by its highly calcareous soils with minimal clay content. A singular expression of Meunier planted on the north facing slopes of the Montagne de Reims, this cuve delivers