Bruno Paillard Assemblage Champagne 2012

Bruno Paillard Assemblage is a beautifully structured Champagne with a bouquet of white flowers, pear, and hints of toasted brioche. The palate is rich and complex, balanced by fresh acidity, with flavors of citrus and baked apple, leading to a long finish.

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Type: Vintage Champagne
Style: Brut
Grape Varietal: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
Tastes Like: Comparable to a structured Pinot Chardonnay blend, with citrus, apple, and brioche notes
Alcohol Percentage: 12%
Closure: Cork
Size: 750mL
Appellation: Champagne AOC
Region: Champagne, France
Terroir: Chalk and limestone
Aging: Aged on lees for extended complexity
Serving Temperature: 8-10°C – Serve well chilled

Bruno Paillard is dedicated to creating expressive, age-worthy Champagnes that reflect both the vintage and the unique terroir of the region, exemplified in this Assemblage.

Seafood: Ideal with sea bass or shellfish.
Poultry: Complements roasted quail or guinea fowl.
Vegetarian: Enjoy with mushroom-based dishes or a creamy pasta.

Brie: Soft, complements the Champagne's richness.
Gruyère: Nutty and complex.
Camembert: Creamy and earthy.
Parmesan: Adds a savory contrast.

Wild Mushroom Risotto

This earthy dish pairs perfectly with the Champagne's complexity.

Ingredients:
- 1 cup Arborio rice
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup wild mushrooms, sliced
- 1 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:
1. Sauté mushrooms in butter until golden.
2. Add rice and cook, stirring, then pour in wine and allow it to absorb.
3. Gradually add broth, stirring, until rice is creamy.
4. Season with salt and pepper, serve warm with Bruno Paillard Assemblage.