2019 Pierre Paillard Verzenay Veilles Vignes Grand Cru Extra Brut, Champagne, France Iruai where there’s “sky rocketing activity”

where there’s “sky rocketing activity” of chalk

increasing organic matter using local cow manure from a neighboring farm

One of the oldest European varieties

Face Nord harnesses all of this life and energy and carries it into the bottle

Estate-grown on marl and sandstone slopes in the Colli Orientali

2019 Pierre Paillard Verzenay Veilles Vignes Grand Cru Extra Brut, Champagne, France Iruai where there’s “sky rocketing activity”Certified organic 100% Pinot Noir From Verzenay Grand Cru (lieux dits: Les Corettes, Les Champs St. Martin) Planted in 1979 and 1967 Fermented and aged in 350L barrels Aged 48 months on the lees Dosage: 2g L Unfined and unfiltered