Paul Bara
Champagne Grand Cru Brut Reserve
| Denomination | AOC Champagne Grand Cru Reserve Brut |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Champagne region (France) |
| Grape varieties | 80% Pinot Nero, 20% Chardonnay |
- Grand Cru Blend: 80% Pinot Noir and 20% Chardonnay from Bouzy, Champagne
- Traditional method: gentle pressing and extended ageing on the lees for greater complexity
- Aromas: mirabelle plum, honey, spices, candied peel, bergamot and orange
- Taste and perlage: dry, fresh and intense flavour; fine and persistent bubbles
- Serving and pairings: temperature 6–10 °C; ideal with scallops, shellfish, lean fish and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine is it
Paul Bara's Champagne Grand Cru Brut Réserve is a dry, structured sparkling wine, created from a meticulous blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, vinified according to the strict Traditional Method. In the glass, it displays a pale yellow hue with golden highlights, crossed by a fine and persistent perlage. The bouquet opens with aromas of ripe fruit, particularly mirabelle plum, accompanied by honey, bergamot and orange zest. On the palate, it combines freshness and body, revealing flavours of yellow peach and subtle peppery notes, making it ideal to pair with scallop dishes, lean fish and cheeses.
Where does it come from
This wine originates in France, in the village of Bouzy, located on the Montagne de Reims, within the Champagne region. The area, entirely classified as Grand Cru, guarantees grapes of excellent quality. The Paul Bara estate cultivates its own vineyards in this renowned area, enhancing the deepest expression of the terroir. The blend reflects the structural strength of the local grapes, giving the sip a precise identity, a pronounced expressive richness and remarkable longevity. Every taste conveys the authentic character of the place.
How is it produced
The process begins with gentle pressing of the grapes and subsequent fermentation of the musts. The procedure continues with careful blending of the base wines, followed by the slow secondary fermentation that characterises the Traditional Method. During the prolonged ageing on the lees, the wine gains depth of flavour, integrating fruity notes with complex nuances of candied fruit and spices. The precise dosage balances the softness, enhancing freshness and vigour. This meticulous technical process ensures a focused aromatic profile and a deep, elegant drink.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 1860 in Bouzy, amidst the picturesque setting of the Montagne de Reims, Maison Paul Bara upholds the excellence and prestige of French viticulture. Its renowned Grand Cru Brut Réserve is an outstanding traditional method non-vintage Champagne that celebrates over a century of family tradition. This extraordinary cuvée skilfully balances Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, offering an unforgettable sip, widely praised by esteemed critics such as Vinous and Wine Spectator. A Grand Cru Champagne that expresses the very essence of its terroir.
Awards
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91/100
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Tasting notes
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Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1860
In 1975, the Bara champagne house innovatively became one of the first to export its champagnes to the United States. Today, the brand has a long-standing tradition of transatlantic sales and continues to work with the same US importer as back in the day. Nowadays Paul Bara champagnes are sold on all continents of the world. In 1980, Chantale began assisting her father and soon after, in 1986, began co-running the business. The 6th generation, she gets on with excellency by being a partner and also President during 4 years of the Club Trésors de Champagne and by intiating in 2013 a major programme of renovation of the winery to enhance its winemaking capacity and precision. Read more
| Name | Paul Bara Champagne Grand Cru Brut Reserve |
|---|---|
| Type | White green classic method sparkling wine brut |
| Denomination | Champagne AOC |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 80% Pinot Nero, 20% Chardonnay |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne region |
| Vendor | Paul Bara |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in 1860 in Bouzy, amidst the picturesque setting of the Montagne de Reims, Maison Paul Bara upholds the excellence and prestige of French viticulture. Its renowned Grand Cru Brut Réserve is an outstanding traditional method non-vintage Champagne that celebrates over a century of family tradition. This extraordinary cuvée skilfully balances Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, offering an unforgettable sip, widely praised by esteemed critics such as Vinous and Wine Spectator. A Grand Cru Champagne that expresses the very essence of its terroir. |
| Origin | Bouzy, Montagne de Reims, Champagne, France |
| Production technique | Traditional method (classic method) |
| Wine making | Traditional method (classic method / méthode traditionnelle), Brut non-vintage (without vintage). |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |