Bruno Paillard : Assemblage 1999

A fresh and fruity vintage blend champagne by Bruno Paillard

The estate

Founded in Reims in 1981, Bruno Paillard is one of the youngest Champagne houses. With uncompromising selection of terroirs, exclusive use of first pressings, blending from an extensive collection of reserve wines, and aging periods twice as long as required by the appellation's specifications, the Bruno Paillard range of champagnes reflects a constant quest for excellence and a desire to create a “very personal style.” Through elegant, complex champagnes of great purity, Maison Bruno Paillard elevates Champagne craftsmanship to the height of its art.

The vineyard

The Maison Bruno Paillard oversees an exceptional vineyard patiently assembled over time, spanning 32 hectares of vines across 15 crus, including 12 classified as “Grands Crus.” The vineyard brings together the outstanding terroirs of Oger, Le Mesnil sur Oger, Cumières, Verzenay, as well as the exceptional Cru des Riceys located in the south of Champagne.

The wine

Sourced from 14 crus of the Marne, “Assemblage 1999” by Bruno Paillard is crafted exclusively from first pressings.

Each vintage cuvée from Maison de Champagne Bruno Paillard authentically reflects a year, a style, and a unique tasting experience. Bruno Paillard aims to make the packaging the perfect expression of each vintage, through a character, a word, an artist, and thus a canvas. The story of each great year in Champagne is then illustrated through a unique and richly diverse work of art.

The label of this cuvée features a painting by Didier Paquignon on the theme “Flamboyant, tumultuous, warm.” Trained at the École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Appliqués et des Métiers d’Art and at the École Supérieure des Beaux-Arts de Paris, this artist evokes through his works both the vastness of his travels and the intimacy of certain places, such as the Théâtre du Vieux Colombier. The painter Luc Simon said of Didier Paquignon: “Painting took him by the fingertips, he followed it obediently and defiantly...”

The vintage

A mild and wet winter led to an early budburst on the vines, which continued throughout the growing cycle. Thunderstorms during the summer affected 10% of the Champagne vineyard. The grapes, harvested at full maturity, are balanced, pure, and display beautiful aromatic density.

Vinification and aging

This 1999 vintage champagne from Bruno Paillard was aged for nine years on lees, then a further 6 months to 1 year minimum after disgorgement. Its dosage is 6 g/L.

Blend

Chardonnay (29%), Pinot Noir (42%), and Pinot Meunier (29%).

Characteristics and tasting notes of Assemblage 1999 by Bruno Paillard

Tasting

Appearance
The color is a beautiful golden hue. The effervescence is fine and lively.

Nose
The nose opens with intense citrus fragrances gradually mingling with notes of red fruits (raspberry, cherry) and honey.

Palate
A fresh, ample attack precedes a delicate palate where fruity and spicy notes are enhanced by lovely freshness.