Bruno Paillard – Champagne Nec Plus Ultra Brut – 1999

A young and dynamic company, but from the very beginning, a very clear qualitative idea that does not allow for compromises.
Bruno Paillard believed in it from day one, he believed in the territory he loves so much, he believed in innovation in fact he was the first to inform enthusiasts about the month and year of disgorgement of each wine in order to give “life” to every single one bottle.
The winery was founded in the 1980s but today the Maison owns 34 hectares, 12 of which are classified as Grand Cru, considering that the total Grand Cru in Champagne are 17 … This makes us understand the qualitative philosophy of the winery which aims at a range of wines of a certain level, and above all the Paillard style is to create structured wines, but with a fine, delicate perlage, but with a great final persistence. Wines with an unmistakable style, perfect balance between elegance and complexity, are internationally recognized.
The cuvée N.P.U. (Nec Plus Ultra) was born with the idea of making the best Champagne of the Maison. Vintage 1990, just what we are showing you was the first vintage to be produced. 4 Grand crus have been selected throughout the Champagne for this wine with the Chardonnay and Pinot Noir blend. Obviously, only the first pressing, the purest one, is used, then each parcel is divided for fermentation in small wooden barrels. The wine then rests on its own yeasts for 11 years, but is sold two years after dégorgement. A wine without time limits!!!

• Producer: Bruno Paillard
• Name: Champagne Nec Plus Ultra Brut
• Grape Variety: 50% Chardonnay – 50% Pinot Noire
• Vintage: 1999
• Alcohol Content: 12%
• Bottle Size: 750ml
• Production: 12000

Productive Notes: separate vinification of the different parcels in small wooden barrels. The wine rests on its lees for 12 years plus 3 years in the bottle after disgorgement.