N.P.U. 2002

Champagne · Francia · Bollicine

Region: Champagne
When to drink: At its peak
Highest score: 97 Robert Parker

eWibe market price, 75 cl bottle

+2.9% in 12 months

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The wine in this vintage

N.P.U., short for Nec Plus Ultra, is Bruno Paillard's flagship cuvée: a blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay sourced exclusively from Grand Cru villages, fermented in small barrels and aged for many years before release. 2002 was an excellent vintage in Champagne, with a warm, dry summer that ripened healthy, rich and well-balanced grapes. N.P.U. 2002 expresses all its depth: dried fruit, honey, brioche, candied citrus, spice and a subtle smoky note on a broad, creamy palate supported by still-lively freshness. Robert Parker rated it 97 points. It is at its peak today, the ideal moment to enjoy it.

The producer · Bruno Paillard

Bruno Paillard is one of the youngest of the great Champagne houses: it was founded in Reims in 1981 by Bruno Paillard, scion of a family of growers and brokers active in Champagne for generations, who, so the story goes, sold his beloved vintage car to launch the business. Within a few decades the house earned its reputation for a precise, pure and highly refined style, now carried forward together with his daughter Alice. Bruno Paillard was a pioneer of transparency, among the first to print the disgorgement date on the label so that every enthusiast could know the true age of the wine. The house philosophy favours very low dosage, long lees ageing and further rest in the cellar after disgorgement. Its own vineyards include plots in several prestigious crus, complemented by carefully selected sourcing. The top cuvée is N.P.U., Nec Plus Ultra, a vintage Champagne made only in the finest years from Grand Cru grapes.

Critics' scores

97 Robert Parker
96 Wine Spectator
93 Antonio Galloni

Technical details

Producer: Bruno Paillard
Region: Champagne
Country: Francia
Type: Bollicine
Vintage: 2002
When to drink: At its peak
Critics' average: 95.3/100
Sizes: 75 cl, Magnum 150 cl, Case of 6 × 75 cl
eWibe code: 0870102

Market price history

Market price of a 75 cl bottle from Nov 2021 to Sept 2026: from €237 to €318.

Updated on 30 September 2026

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How the Market works

1 Choose Buy at the best asking price, or make an offer to the owner.
2 Keep The bottle enters your eWibe Cellar and stays in the vault, at controlled temperature and humidity.
3 Sell or receive Whenever you wish, put it back on the Market or have it delivered.

Provenance you can trust, sale after sale

Every bottle on the Market came into eWibe from a certified partner and has never left our vaults. We do not accept bottles from private collections, which is why you can buy and sell with the same confidence.

Frequently asked questions

Where does N.P.U. 2002 come from?

From a certified partner: a producer, official distributor or merchant selected by eWibe, never from private collections or auction purchases. Since entering eWibe it has never left the vault.

How is it stored?

In the eWibe vaults, at controlled temperature and humidity, insured for 100% of its purchase price.

Can I sell it?

Yes: from your eWibe Cellar you offer it on the Market at the price you choose. The bottle is not moved: only the owner changes.

Can I have it delivered?

Yes, whenever you wish. Within Italy: €20 for the first bottle and €5 for each additional one, with optional transit insurance at 3% of the declared value. We ship early in the week, in packaging designed for wine. Outside Italy, elsewhere in Europe and worldwide, we prepare a tailored quote based on the number of bottles and the delivery address: write to info@ewibe.com.