Bruno Paillard Nec Plus Ultra 1999 750ml (Giftbox)
Original price
$468.00
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Original price
$468.00
Original price
$468.00
$468.00
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$468.00
Current price
$468.00
Bruno Paillard N.P.U. (Nec Plus Ultra) 1999 is an exceptional prestige Vintage Champagne created only in outstanding years. Its name, meaning “nothing beyond,” reflects the house's ambition to produce Champagne of the highest possible quality through meticulous grape selection, traditional craftsmanship and extended maturation.
The 1999 vintage draws exclusively from four Grand Cru villages: Bouzy, Verzenay, Oger and Le Mesnil-sur-Oger. Made from an equal blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, the wine uses only the first pressing. The selected wines were fermented and matured for approximately 10 months in small oak barrels, adding depth and subtle toasted complexity.
Following secondary fermentation in bottle, N.P.U. 1999 spent more than 12 years ageing on its lees in the house's cellars before disgorgement, followed by additional cellar rest before release. With a restrained dosage of approximately 4 g/L, it balances mature richness with freshness, structure and mineral precision.
Now a mature vintage, N.P.U. 1999 offers layers of candied citrus, mandarin, dried fruit, almond, toasted bread and biscuit. Its rounded texture and persistent finish make it a distinguished choice for collectors and enthusiasts of mature prestige Champagne.
Tasting Notes
Colour: Deep golden yellow with fine, delicate bubbles.
Nose: Candied orange peel, mandarin, ripe pear, dried fruit, almond, toasted nuts and subtle dried-flower notes.
Palate: Rich and concentrated, with citrus and mature orchard fruit complemented by roasted nuts, biscuit, toasted bread and gentle oak nuances. A firm mineral backbone and refreshing acidity balance its generous texture.
Finish: Long and persistent, with candied citrus, almond, savoury mineral notes and a lingering biscuit character.