- 3* GERHARD EICHELMANN: "Der Brut Reserve Grand Cru besteht aus 85 Prozent Pinot Noir und 15 Prozent Chardonnay, enthält 50 Prozent Reserveweine. Er wird mindestens drei Jahre auf der Hefe ausgebaut und mit 8 Gramm dosiert. Er zeigt gute Konzentration, reife Frucht, etwas gelbe Früchte, ist herrlich eindringlich. Er ist lebhaft und klar im Mund, kraftvoll und zupackend, besitzt gute Substanz und Struktur, feine Frische und Länge."
- *(*) PETER LIEM champagneguide.net: "This is made of 80 percent pinot noir and 20 percent chardonnay, with reserve wines accounting for 50 percent of the blend. It’s surprisingly supple and approachable considering its base vintage, and also considering that it’s made entirely without malolactic. Its fragrant notes of strawberry and red cherry are pinned down by a lively structure, showing plenty of finesse, and they’re accented by subtle notes of chalk that persist on the elegant finish. This is excellent, and the finest version of this cuvée that I’ve tasted in a long time. Last tasted: 3/14."
The non-vintage Brut Réserve is always a blend of at least three different years, made from four-fifths pinot noir and one-fifth chardonnay, and can contain up to 50 percent reserve wines, depending on the base vintage. With its bold fruitiness and shapely elegance, it’s an excellent introduction to the Bara style.
Paul Bara’s champagnes are classic examples of Bouzy, with a full body and an ample, fruity ripeness thanks to pinot noir grown on the village’s warm, south-facing slopes. At the same time they demonstrate an unusual refinement and finesse, and despite the absence of malolactic, these champagnes are rarely aggressive - they tend to feel velvety in their depth of fruit and seamless in their integration of components from beginning to end. All of Bara’s wines are pure Bouzy and 100-percent grand cru, since they own no other parcels."
- Champagne Paul Bara mit 5 Herzen (Höchstnote) im GUIDE DE VINS von Patrick Dussert-Gerber bewertet: "Joli BRUT RÉSERVE, de robe brillante, tout en fraîcheur aromatique, avec ces notes d‘agrumes et d‘acacia, de mousse fine et très persistante, alliant saveur et distinction."
- 92 Punkte VINOUS Antonio Galloni: "Readers who want to get a sense of broad, powerful Champagnes that are typical of Bouzy will want to check out Bara's NV Brut Réserve Gran Cru. Rich, ample and creamy, the NV Brut Réserve possesses notable depth and richness throughout. Stone fruit, white flowers, mint and smoke impart a sense of real gravitas and depth. This is an especially dense, muscular style, but there is no shortage of personality. I find this edition of the NV Brut Réserve Gran Cru compelling, even if the ripeness is a bit pushed. Then again, that is Bouzy."
- VINOUS, Antonio Galloni (11/2022): "The NV Brut Réserve is bright, focused and full ao character. White flowerd, plum, red cherry fruit, spice and peal all grace this crystalline, nuanced Champagne from Paul Bara. Disgorged: February, 2022." 2022-2030
- "Sehr gut" WEIN-PLUS (12/2019): "Beschreibung: Etwas kräuterig-pflanzlicher, floraler und hefiger Duft mit zurückhaltenden, hellen gelbfruchtigen Aromen und recht deutlicher Mineralik. Reife, leicht schmelzige und süßliche Frucht, pflanzliche, hefige und ein wenig salzige Noten, herbe nussige Töne am Gaumen, ganz leicht gedeckt, mittelfeines Tannin, etwas Gerbstoff, gewisse Nachhaltigkeit und Substanz, guter bis sehr guter, eine Spur rauer Abgang mit einem Hauch schwarzer Beeren."
- DECANTER: "Gentle citrus and red fruit nose and palate. An excellent wine in terms of concentration and density. Super satisfying and classy."
Winespectator: | 90 WS |
Vinous: | 91 VS |
Inhalt: | 0,75 l |
Parker Wine Advocate: | 91 RPWA |
Produkt: | Champagner, Sekt & Co |
Rebsorte(n): | ChardonnayPinot Noir |
Champagner spezifisch: | Non Vintage |
Region: | Champagne |
Land: | Frankreich |
Klassifzierung: | Grand Cru |
Inhalt: | 0,75 l |
Empfehlungen: | Zalto Weißweinglas; bei 10-12 °C; ein wunderbarer Champagner für Sonntag Nachmittage |
Reben: | 80% Pinot Noir, 20% Chardonnay Alter der Reben ca. 35-40 Jahre |
Im Weinkeller: | 50% Reserveweine; mind. 3 Jahre Ausbau auf der Hefe |
% vol Alk: | 12,5 |
Säure g/l: | 5.60000000 |
Dosage g/l: | 7 |
Notizen des Weinguts: | Vineyard Paul Bara’s vineyard is located in Bouzy, a site classified as GRAND CRU (100%) in Champagne. The reputation of Bouzy emanates largely from its Pinot Noirs which are ripe, rich and very expressive. All of Bara’s fields face the South, providing perfect conditions for the ripening of the grapes across 30 of the foremost locations in Bouzy. With all of these exceptional conditions combined, the terroir of Bouzy is exemplified in the wines produced. The chalk present under our vineyard helps to drain the soil of excess water and gives the grapes necessary minerals. Tasting Notes As a symbol of the savoir-faire of our House, this non-vintage brut has a lovely clear, yellow color, accentuated by hints of old gold. The carbonation is fine and white, making lively, regular chains of bubbles. On the nose you will find aromas of ripe, fleshy fruit dominated by Mirabelle plums followed by spices and honey, punctuated by hints of candied fruit, bergamot and orange peel. In the mouth, fruitiness and freshness are lushly combined to produce a fullbodied wine reminiscent of ripe yellow peaches and just a touch of pepper. Food Pairing Aperitif, Celebration, Thaï Food, Scallops, Shrimp, Strawberry Shortcake, Apple Crumble Pie Paul Bara is a terrific source for rich, Pinot Noir-driven Champagnes that capture the essence of Bouzy, a village where wines marry fruit intensity with chalky minerality. I was especially taken with the 2012 Comtesse Marie de France, which takes all the signatures of Bouzy and then amplifies them through the natural radiance of the vintage. The wines are fermented in steel, with the exception of the Annonciade, which is done in barrel. Malolactic fermentation is inhibited. As good as the top cuvées are, the NV Champagnes offer plenty of the house’s distinctive style at more approachable prices. |
Potenziell allergene Substanzen: | Enthält Sulfite. Kann Spuren von Eiweiß, Gelatine und Milch enthalten. |
Warnungen: | Der Konsum von alkoholhaltigen Getränken während der Schwangerschaft kann selbst in geringen Mengen schwere Konsequenzen für die Gesundheit des Kindes nach sich ziehen. |
Hersteller: | Champagne Paul Bara, 4, rue Yvonnet, F-51150 Bouzy |
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