Private Veuve Clicquot Champagne Half-day Trip from Paris
English Guided Cellars visit by Veuve Clicquot since 1772. Private Day trip from Paris by Mercedes minivan or E220. Tiered pricing. Pick up included.
Structure
Drinking window
Best 0 to 8 years from release.
release0 yrs8 yrs10 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Decanter reviewed 2020 | 90/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: ripe red fruit, citrus, white flowers, light brioche
Palate: rich classy fruit, concentrated Pinot, excellent acidity, biscuity potential
A 100 percent Grand Cru Bouzy brut: ripe red fruit and citrus over white flowers and brioche, with rich classy fruit, concentrated Pinot flavour and excellent acidity that gains biscuity complexity with age.
What it pairs with
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Roast chicken
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Concentrated Pinot fruit meets roasted poultry. -
Charcuterie
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Rich red fruit frames cured meats. -
Comte
Biscuity depth echoes the aged cheese.
How to serve Paul Bara Brut Reserve Grand Cru
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 6-8°C. Cellar temperature (6-8°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a tulip flute. A tulip shape rewards the bouquet better than a narrow flute and frames the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Roast chicken, Charcuterie, Comte. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Paul Bara's Brut Reserve comes entirely from Grand Cru Bouzy, famed for ripe, powerful Pinot Noir, from a seventh-generation grower family.
- 1833: Bara family begins growing in Grand Cru Bouzy
Facts
- Producer
- Champagne Paul Bara · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Pinot Noir (80%), Chardonnay (20%)
- Classification
- AOC Champagne
- Oak
- Stainless steel; 100 percent Grand Cru Bouzy; reserve wines
- ABV
- 12.0%
- Price
- EUR 40 to 60 at retail
- Drinking window
- now to 8 from release
Frequently asked about Paul Bara Brut Reserve Grand Cru
What does Paul Bara Brut Reserve Grand Cru taste like?
On the nose, ripe red fruit, citrus, white flowers, light brioche. On the palate, rich classy fruit, concentrated Pinot, excellent acidity, biscuity potential. Structurally full-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. A 100 percent Grand Cru Bouzy brut: ripe red fruit and citrus over white flowers and brioche, with rich classy fruit, concentrated Pinot flavour and excellent acidity that gains biscuity complexity with age.
When should I drink Paul Bara Brut Reserve Grand Cru?
Drink now to 8 from release. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Paul Bara Brut Reserve Grand Cru?
Roast chicken is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Charcuterie and Comte. Concentrated Pinot fruit meets roasted poultry.
What grapes are in Paul Bara Brut Reserve Grand Cru?
The blend is Pinot Noir (80%), Chardonnay (20%). The wine is classified as AOC Champagne.
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