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
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Charcuterie
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Deep Pinot fruit frames cured meats. -
Seared duck
Spice and red fruit meet the duck. -
Strawberry tart
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Strawberry notes echo the dessert fruit.
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.
- 1833 — Bara family establishes its Grand Cru Bouzy holdings
Facts
- Producer
- Champagne Paul Bara
- 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
- First vintage
- 1833
Scores
- Decanter 90
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.