Pierre Paillard Les Parcelles XXII Bouzy Grand Cru: Prestige in Every Bubble
Champagne 13% ABV ABV Pierre Paillard
27 December 2025
Serious champagne for grown-ups
This is not your light and fruity prosecco replacement — it's got real weight to it. Loads of brioche and almond with a lemony freshness that stops it feeling heavy. Had it with roast chicken and it was perfect. The Pinot Noir really comes through.
25 December 2025
Stole the show at dinner
Brought this to a dinner party and everyone kept asking about it. It's creamy and toasty with these lovely hazelnut notes, and the finish just goes on and on. My mate who knows way more about wine than me said the chalky minerally quality is a Bouzy thing, which I'll take his word for. Either way it's delicious and I've already ordered more.
11 November 2025
Nice but I expected more
The wine shop guy recommended this as a step up from my usual Moët and it is better, don't get me wrong. Lovely baked apple smell and a proper bready richness to it. Just not sure it's £46 better than a decent £30 bottle — felt like I was paying a premium for the Bouzy name. That said I'd happily drink it again if someone else was buying.
25 October 2025
Birthday treat that delivered
Bought this for my 40th and honestly it was the highlight of the night. The bubbles are so fine and creamy, and there's this gorgeous toasty, nutty thing going on that makes it feel really special. At £45 it's not cheap but for a Grand Cru Champagne it's actually pretty reasonable. Would absolutely buy again for a special occasion.