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Pierre Paillard Les Mottelettes 2018

750 ml Chardonnay 100% Champagne, France 2018

Pierre Paillard Les Mottelettes 2018 is a dry, medium-bodied sparkling from Chardonnay (Champagne, France), in the sparkling style. Acidity is fresh; oak influence is some. Good with roast chicken, salmon, creamy pasta, aperitif. Cheapest offer £135.00 at Hedonism Wines.

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£135.00
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Taste profile
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sweetness
1 / 5
dry
Chardonnay prior
body
3 / 5
medium
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acidity
4 / 5
fresh
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oak
3 / 5
some
Chardonnay prior
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Facts
Style
Sparkling
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Colour
Sparkling
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Origin
Champagne · France
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Grapes
Chardonnay
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ABV
not stated by merchant
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Farming
not stated
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Vegan
not stated
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Critic score
none
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Drinking window
not stated
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Decant
not stated
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Food
roast chickensalmoncreamy pastaaperitifoystersfish and chipseggssushi
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Occasions
celebration · aperitif · wedding · gift · special occasion
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About Chardonnay
Typical aromas: green apple, lemon, wet stone (cool); peach, melon, pineapple (warm). Serve at 8–12 °C. Grape page.
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Merchant's description

Operated by the eighth generation of the Paillard family, Antoine and Quentin Paillard, this champagne producer is steeped in family tradition. The estate oversees approximately 11 hectares of vineyards, prominently situated in the prestigious Grand Cru village of Bouzy. Cuvée Les Mottelettes, a 100% Chardonnay sourced from vines planted in 1960, stands out as an exceptional Blanc de Blancs, boasting tension, grip, and character. The finish reveals a robust structure, pristine minerality, and an impressive length.

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