Paul Bara - Brut Reserve MV

Champagne Club by Richard Juhlin

It is a wonderfully voluptuous experience to drink a glass of this rich, fruity Pinot Champagne. Aromas of green apples dominate in youth, and with time a rich chocolate flavor will prevail. Very similar to my impressions from the 2019 version.

Gismondi on Wine

Paul Bara was founded in Bouzy in 1833, and the 6th generation, Chantale Bara, is now overseeing the 11 hectares of the Montagne de Reims estate. This, their flagship NV is a blend of 80/20 pinot noir / chardonnay, from vines 35 years average age, rooted in clay limestone soils. This was fermented in stainless with partial MLF, and aged 6 years on lees, with partial reserve wines, dosed with 7 g/L when disgorged July 2022. Red apple, ripe lemon, perfumed cherry rules the doughy palate, bedded with deep meringue, and laced with oxidative threads. This bottle is tasting a bit on now, so best to crack and enjoy, with richer canapés or paté. (Treve Ring).

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Wine Spectator

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

The non-vintage Brut Reserve offers orange, sweet spice, and yeast aromas. Light to medium-bodied and delicate, this refined wine has floral flavors intermingled with touches of citrus. It should be consumed over the next 3-4 years.

James Suckling

Attractive aromas of pears and sliced apples with hints of yeast follow through to a medium body with bright acidity and a delicate bread-dough finish. A blend of 80% pinot noir and 20% chardonnay. Dosage 7 g/L. Drink now.