Paul Bara Brut Reserve Grand Cru

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

• Roast chicken Find roast chicken on TableJourney →
  Concentrated Pinot fruit meets roasted poultry.
• Charcuterie Find charcuterie on TableJourney →
  Rich red fruit frames cured meats.
• Comte
  Biscuity depth echoes the aged cheese.

History

Paul Bara's Brut Reserve comes entirely from Grand Cru Bouzy, famed for ripe, powerful Pinot Noir, from a seventh-generation grower family.

1. 1833 — Bara family begins growing in Grand Cru Bouzy

Facts

Producer

Champagne Paul Bara

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

First vintage

1833

Scores

• Decanter 90

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