Champagne Paul Bara Coteaux Champenois Bouzy Rouge Grand Cru 2018
4.6
HK$726
750ml
Bottle
Vintage Character Paul Bara Coteaux Champenois Bouzy Rouge 2018 is a still red wine from the Coteaux Champenois appellation, grown in the Grand Cru village of Bouzy in Champagne. The 2018 vintage was notably warm and generous, delivering the full ripeness needed for still Pinot Noir while preserving enough freshness to keep the wine energetic, making it a particularly strong year for this rare style. Bouzy’s south-facing slopes and chalk-rich soils are central to its identity, giving Pinot Noir both aromatic lift and a firm mineral backbone that sets these elusive Champenois reds apart from red Burgundy.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing In the glass, this wine shows vivid aromas of red cherry, raspberry, wild strawberry and violet, with subtle spice, light oak and a faint earthy note beneath. The palate is medium-bodied and finely structured, combining brisk acidity with supple tannins and a texture that feels both silky and tensile, before finishing on crunchy red fruit and chalky persistence. It pairs beautifully with roast duck, herb-crusted pork tenderloin, or seared tuna with sesame.
Winery Background Founded in 1833, Paul Bara remains one of Bouzy’s reference-point family estates and is especially admired for its mastery of Pinot Noir. The house is known for careful vineyard work, hand-harvesting and a traditional, detail-driven approach that respects the character of each parcel. Its Bouzy Rouge is produced only in suitable vintages, underscoring both the rarity of the wine and the estate’s commitment to quality; that dedication to expressing Bouzy beyond Champagne itself is what makes Paul Bara so distinctive.