Paul Hazard

Paul Hazard

I've tasted 7 champagnes from Paul Hazard — enough to get a solid picture. The house is based in the Vallée de la Marne, Aube / Côte des Bar, works with Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and shows an impressive range in their portfolio.

Terroir and Location

Paul Hazard's champagnes come from the Vallée de la Marne, Aube / Côte des Bar. The Vallée de la Marne is the home of Pinot Meunier — fruit-forward, approachable, charming.

The Portfolio

Paul Hazard offers 7 different Cuvées that I was able to try. In the program: Rosé, vintage champagnes. The range shows that this isn't just mastering one style, but covering the entire spectrum of Champagne.

The Cuvées in Detail

On Track

A mature Meunier with ripe fruits like pear and fig, toasted notes and a hint of smoke. Elegant roundness with fresh, juicy acidity and fine length. Highlights: 100% Meunier, ripe pear & fig, spicy-smoky, elegant acidity.

Type: Brut | Grape varieties: Pinot Meunier

Vieilles Vignes Millésime 2013

Soft and deep with fine floral notes, shows fresh wood influence, white fruits and slightly bitter-fresh notes. Enough structure to withstand saltiness, citrus freshness and sharpness. Highlights: white fruits, floral note, wood influence, structured.

Type: Rosé | Vintage: 2013 | Grape varieties: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier

Cuvée Millésime 2018

Fruity with clear acidity and light creaminess. An easy-drinking champagne with character that comes across as uncomplicated and honest. Highlights: 62% Meunier, sunny 2018 vintage, easy-drinking, fruity with clear acidity.

Type: Millésimé | Vintage: 2018 | Grape varieties: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier

Brut Tradition by Andy

A light, fresh and flexible champagne that works as a versatile food companion for the whole day. Highlights: versatile, fresh, pop-art design, Magnum.

Type: Millésimé | Vintage: 2022 | Grape varieties: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier

Cuvée Furtiv

A Rosé champagne with salty freshness, delicate ripeness and restrained oxidative spice. Accompanies rather than dominates — ideal as an uncomplicated lunch champagne. Highlights: salty freshness, delicate ripeness, oxidative spice, Rosé.

Type: Rosé | Grape varieties: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier

Cuvée L'Univers – Brut Tradition

Fresh, structured champagne with pleasant fruit and fine spice. Lively, clear style with restrained fruit. Highlights: lively, clear, charming, fine spice.

Type: Brut | Grape varieties: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier

Under Control

A fine, balanced Blanc de Blancs with lemony freshness and brioche notes. Shows fruit, fine yeast and light minerality. Highlights: lemony-fresh, brioche, mineral, balanced.

Type: Brut | Grape varieties: Chardonnay

My Tastings

Summary

Region Vallée de la Marne, Aube / Côte des Bar
Grape varieties Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
Styles Rosé, vintage champagnes
Vintages 2013, 2018, 2022
Champagnes tasted 18

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