Paul Bara Champagne Grand Millesime 2019 Brut Grand Cru

90 % Pinot Noir, 10 % Chardonnay; Lehm auf Kreide; 30-40 Jahre alte Weinberge; keine Malolaktik um die Frische zu bewahren; Dosage: 7,0 g/l.

- Notizen des Weinguts: „Made only in years of exceptional harvest, this wine has a  very nice bright golden color and a delicate effervescence. The nose is nicely open with pastry notes, white fruit, candied strawberry, honey and nougat. The palate begins with a round and greedy attack, then comes a creamy and flowing texture on pear and honey notes, salinity, long aftertaste and minerality.”

Nose: An enticing and complex bouquet with a fresh edge. Layers of citrus fruits, honey and dried flowers combine with fleshy fruits and a subtle touch of spices. Palate: Astonishingly fresh with heady hints of strawberry and a white flower finish. An elegant champagne with a light texture and delicate, understated aromas. Makes the perfect partner for a sophisticated dinner in the company of those who enjoy good things. Pairing suggestions: Sea bass with beurre blanc sauce and creamed parsnip. entstehen.“

Bewertungen für den Jahrgang 2018:
- 94 Punkte James Suckling (07/2025): „Plenty of bread dough, brioche and subtle strawberries with hints of chalk. It's medium- to full-bodied with lovely, creamy texture and bright fruit. Vivid finish. Flint at the end. Crunchy. Dosage 7 g/L. Drink now.“

 - 92 Punkte VINOUS, Antonio Galloni (03/2024): "The 2018 Brut Grand Millésime is very fine. Aromatic and light in body, the 2018 is a typical, gracious wine for the year. Dried pear, crushed flowers, chamomile, mint and tangerine oil are nicely lifted in this understated yet classy offering from Bara. Disgorged: February 2024. 2024-2032."

Bewertungen für den Jahrgang 2016:
- 93 Punkte MEININGERS SOMMELIER (Ausgabe 4/2023): „frisch geschnittenes Heu, Kamille, Wildkräuter, auch frische Gartenkräuter, Borretsch; feine nussige Art, leicht rauchig, sehr gute Länge“

- GERHARD EICHELMANN: "Der Brut Millesime Grand Cru besteht aus 90 % Pinot Noir und 10 % Chardonnay und bleibt mindestens fünf Jahre auf der Hefe. Er zeigt viel Konstanz über die jahrgänge hinweg, weist aber doch deutliche Jahrgangstypizitäten auf. 
Die Champagner von Paul Bara sind kraftvoll und konzentriert, immer geprägt vom Pinot Noir, Pinot Noir aus Bouzy. Sie zeigen eine bewundernswerte Konstanz über die jahre hinweg, sind dominant und nachhaltig, wirken immer sehr jugendlich, schon der Brut ohne Jahrgang, Brut Reserve genannt, zeigt beeidruckende Qualität."

- PETER LIEM champagneguide.net: "Pinot noir dominates in the vintage brut as well, usually comprising 90 percent of the blend, with ten percent of chardonnay added for finesse. While the vintage wines increase in complexity, each offering their own individual character, they share the same combination of generosity and harmony as the non-vintage cuvées.

-  Magazin SommelierS International: „Color: clear and star bright, with an intense golden color and gentle coppery sheen, delicate bubbles. Nose: generous, with an attractive autolytic character upfront with toast, hazelnuts and biscuit, comple-mented by fresh ripe yellow pear, quince and yellow plum. Aeration reveals scents of smoke and an earthy chalky scent. Palate: great freshness in combination with generous body and well-balanced juicy acidity. The midpalate is juicy and dense, showing intense ripe yellow plums, quince and apricots. Very creamy mousse giving a polished texture and a clean and crisp finish. Comment: still very young but well-balanced with great freshness and concentration. Excellent substance for long term ageing.“