Pierre Paillard 'Ludes' Veilles Vignes Premier Cru Extra Brut, Champagne, France 2020 Oregon Pinot Noir and raspberry layered with hints

and raspberry layered with hints of garrigue

I appreciate the tension and focus here

and highly collectible

" Vinous 93

Pierre Paillard 'Ludes' Veilles Vignes Premier Cru Extra Brut, Champagne, France 2020 Oregon Pinot Noir and raspberry layered with hintsSourced 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