A golden straw hue, this edition of the NV Champagne Première Cuvee Extra Brut comes from the 2018 base vintage, with 20% barrel fermentation. Attractive on opening, it's fresh with balanced aromas of almond croissant and fresh peach. Medium to full-bodied, it displays plenty of elegance and graceful appeal, revealing a fine mousse, an approachable nature that's very well-balanced, and a great finish. I love to drink this wine when I am on the road, as it's widely available and a great value, and this edition is no exception. Drink 2023-2030. 5 grams per liter dosage.

Firm and focused, this lively Champagne is finely knit and elegant overall, offering flavors of Gala apple, pickled ginger, blackberry and toasted almond, with a hint of fleur de sel on the finish. Disgorged July 2014. Drink now through 2018. 27,300 cases made.

The NV Extra Brut Premiére Cuvée is a terrific introduction to this range. Bright, sculpted and bristling with energy, this has so much to offer. It's a classic Bruno Paillard wine endowed with tons of understated finesse. Citrus, white flowers, slate, and crushed rocks linger. The addition of 32% reserve wines and lots vinified and aged in oak (20%) adds layers of nuance. Dosage is 5.5 grams per liter. Disgorged: September 2022.

The nonvintage Champagne from this producer shows its penchant for dry wines. This wine, a blend of the three Champagne grapes, is dry but it makes up for that with the ripe white and citrus fruits. It is ready to drink.