Tasting of 3 Grand Cru Champagnes in Bouzy Unique Experience
Immerse yourself in the heart of Bouzy, Grand Cru village emblematic of Champagne, and push the doors of a family home founded in 1874. In a boutique with the charm "O...
Profile
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: strawberry, red berries, rose, spice
Palate: floral red fruit, deep Pinot character, fresh acidity, savoury finish
A textbook Bouzy rose from Pinot Noir alone: floral strawberry and red berries over rose and spice, with a deep Pinot character and fresh acidity.
What it pairs with
- Charcuterie Deep Pinot fruit frames cured meats.More wines for charcuterie and cured meats →Find charcuterie on TableJourney →
- Seared duck Spice and red fruit meet the duck.More wines for duck and goose →
- Strawberry tart Strawberry notes echo the dessert fruit.More wines for dessert →Find strawberry tart on TableJourney →
With cheese
Langres
Our pick A rosé Champagne with vinous red fruit and some weight can sit beside a washed rind, and its fruit answers the yoghurt-and-cream note the Langres consortium describes.
Chaource
Our pick A rosé Champagne sets red-berry fruit and fresh acidity against Chaource's salted, lactic paste and hazelnut, and its bubbles keep the cream from weighing on the palate.
Cendré de Champagne
Our pick Supertoinette says the ash-coated cheese tastes of Brie with a small smoky note. A rosé Champagne's red-berry fruit and fresh acidity meet that note and cut through the soft paste.
How to serve Paul Bara Grand Rose de Bouzy
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. Charcuterie, Seared duck, Strawberry tart. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Paul Bara's renowned Grand Rose comes from Grand Cru Bouzy, long famed for the ripe Pinot Noir that gives one of Champagne's classic roses.
- 1833Bara family establishes its Grand Cru Bouzy holdings
Facts
- Producer
- Champagne Paul Bara · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Pinot Noir (100%)
- Classification
- AOC Champagne
- Oak
- Stainless steel; Grand Cru Bouzy with red wine; Pinot Noir only
- ABV
- 12.0%
- Price
- EUR 45 to 65 at retail
- Drinking window
- now to 8 from release
Frequently asked about Paul Bara Grand Rose de Bouzy
What does Paul Bara Grand Rose de Bouzy taste like?
On the nose, strawberry, red berries, rose, spice. On the palate, floral red fruit, deep Pinot character, fresh acidity, savoury finish. Structurally full-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. A textbook Bouzy rose from Pinot Noir alone: floral strawberry and red berries over rose and spice, with a deep Pinot character and fresh acidity.
When should I drink Paul Bara Grand Rose de Bouzy?
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 Grand Rose de Bouzy?
Charcuterie is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Seared duck and Strawberry tart. Deep Pinot fruit frames cured meats.
What grapes are in Paul Bara Grand Rose de Bouzy?
The blend is Pinot Noir (100%). The wine is classified as AOC Champagne.
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