but the Paillards devote 30% of their vineyards to this varietal
structured wine that’s going to require 4-5 years (or more) of bottle age
Like a welterweight champ
Our bottle of the 1970 Pichon-Lalande at our vertical tasting in September was outstanding and I fear that I could have given it even more time in decanter to fully blossom before serving
Agrapart et Fils, Terroirs, Blanc de Blancs, Grand Cru, Extra Brut NV Bordeaux Rouge but the Paillards devote 30%Received in Original Carton Strong and soft spoken, Pascal Agrapart has been working like this since 1984, well before todays grower Champagne boom. Peter Liem compares his reputation for outstanding Ctes des Blancs wines to that of Anselme Selosse. Farming is intended to sync with natural cycles, and only indigenous yeast is used, capitalizing again on each plots unique terroir. The house is based in Avize, in the Ctes des Blancs, and unsurprisingly