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Paul Bara Brut Reserve Grand Cru NV  - First Bottle

Reviews

94 Wine & Spirits -
Pinot noir provides 80 percent of this blend, chardonnay the balance, both from the clay-limestone soils of Bouzy; this current release is from the 2011 vintage. The wine fermented in stainless steel and did not undergo malolactic conversion; then it aged for six years in bottle on the lees. It’s an ornate Champagne, lush and fully developed on one hand, brisk with chamomile and lotus-root scents on the other, and creamy with bright notes of yellow rose, white peach and corn silk. Full-on delicious.
92 Wine Spectator -
A creamy Champagne, offering concentrated flavors of mandarin orange preserves, dried white cherry and grated ginger, underscored by a streak of salty mineral. Well-balanced, with a lip-smacking finish.
91 Allen Meadows - Burghound -
A discreet but nicely layered nose speaks of brioche, citrus, pear liqueur and a whiff of white flowers. The bold, rich and full-bodied flavors are supported by a generous but not aggressive mousse before culminating in a crisp, delicious and yeasty finish. This is not an elegant effort but to Bara's credit, the use of the term 'Réserve' is warranted as there is evident complexity along with the seductive mouth feel that comes with age.

Technical Details

  • Blend80% Pinot Noir, 20% Chardonnay
  • WinemakerThe Bara Family and Christian Forget
  • CountryFrance
  • RegionChampagne
  • AppellationBouzy
  • Farming MethodOrganic and sustainable practices
  • Aging/Cooperage3 years aging on lees
  • Alcohol12.5%

Paul Bara Brut Reserve Grand Cru NV

Proprietary Blends  |  France
W&S94, WS92, BH91

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Paul Bara is one of our all-time favorite producers in Bouzy, in the Montagne de Reims where pinot noir reigns supreme. These wines always deliver tremendous value at all price tiers, but especially at our terrific price! We don't have much to go around...while it lasts!

About the Producer

The Bara property was built in 1860. In the beginning, it was a farm with stables, a cow shed, a sheep pen and a cellar; however, in 1965, the barn was transformed into a press room and a winery. Paul Bara, the father of today's owner Chantale, was the first of the dynasty to sell champagne under the brand of the same name in the 1950s. In 1975, the Bara champagne house innovatively became one of the first to export its champagnes to the United States, long before "grower Champagne" was a thing.