Paul Bara - Brut Reserve Grand Cru NV
Price: $94.99
Sale Price: $75.99
| Producer | Paul Bara |
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| Country | France |
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| Region | Champagne |
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| Varietal | Champagne Blend |
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| Sku | 16154 |
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| Size | 750ml |
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Paul Bara Description
"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." - 94 pts Wine & Spirits Magazine
Wine Spectator: 92 Points
"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."
Burghound: 91 Points
"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."
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