The area is famous for a wide range of varieties–18 in total permitted by the rules–that came from careful selection by generations of winemakers

15 Months Aging 50% French Oak 50% American Oak

the two were part of one property

"Ex Umbris" was introduced as a one-time bottling in 2002 after a wild-fire struck the vineyards' surrounding hillsides

yellow apples

Bruno Paillard Champagne Premiere Cuvee Extra-Brut Thau The area is famous for"Premire Cuve Extra Brut, signature of the Bruno Paillard House, is a very personal interpretation of the whole region. It is the fruit of more than 30 crus from the noblest terroirs of the Champagne region, whose composition is kept secret. Selection of the first press of Pinot Meunier (22%), Chardonnay (33%) and Pinot Noir (45%), of which a part (20%) makes its first fermentation in barrel. In addition, there are the reserve wines, 25 vintages