Paul Hazard

Paul Hazard

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

Terroir and Location

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

The Range

Paul Hazard offers 7 different Cuvées that I was able to try. In the lineup: 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 lightly bitter-fresh notes. Enough structure to stand up to saltiness, citrus freshness and sharpness. Highlights: white fruits, floral notes, wood influence, structured.

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

Cuvée Millésime 2018

Fruity with clean acidity and light smoothness. An easy-drinking Champagne with character that comes across as uncomplicated and honest. Highlights: 62% Meunier, sunny 2018 vintage, easy-drinking, fruity with clean 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 throughout the 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, gentle ripeness and restrained oxidative spice. Accompanies rather than dominates — ideal as an uncomplicated lunch Champagne. Highlights: salty freshness, gentle 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, clean style with restrained fruit. Highlights: lively, clean, 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 lees and light minerality. Highlights: lemony-fresh, brioche, mineral, balanced.

Type: Brut | Grape varieties: Chardonnay

My Tastings

Conclusion

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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