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Champagne Paul Bara 'Special Club' Grand Cru 2016
Vintage Character
"2016 Paul Bara Special Club is a Grand Cru Champagne from Bouzy, one of the Montagne de Reims’ most Pinot Noir-focused villages, and a flagship example of grower prestige cuvée. The 2016 vintage in Champagne was shaped by severe spring frost and mildew pressure followed by a warm, dry late season, yielding wines with both tension and concentration; in strong sites such as Bouzy, it produced notably characterful, age-worthy results. Bouzy’s south-facing Grand Cru slopes and chalk-rich soils give this wine its distinctive combination of breadth, red-fruited depth, and chalky lift, while the blend of Pinot Noir with Chardonnay adds both power and finesse. Paul Bara Special Club 2016 earned 95 points from Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate, a fitting marker for a wine that marries vinosity with precision. The nose opens with red apple, wild strawberry, citrus peel, hawthorn and peony, then broadens into brioche, toasted almond and subtle honeyed pastry from extended lees aging. On the palate it is structured yet finely mousseux, with ripe orchard fruit, chalk, ginger nuance and a persistent, saline finish that keeps the richness in check. It pairs beautifully with roast chicken with morels, seared scallops in brown butter, or sushi omakase.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
Founded in 1833 and still family-run, Paul Bara is one of Bouzy’s benchmark estates and a founding member of the Special Club movement, created to showcase the finest grower Champagnes. The house is especially admired for its command of Pinot Noir from Grand Cru vineyards, farmed with a traditional, meticulous approach and harvested by hand. In the cellar, the style favors clarity and structure, with bottle fermentation under Champagne’s classic method, extended lees maturation, and the long-standing house choice to avoid malolactic fermentation, preserving freshness and architectural precision. The Special Club bottling stands out as the estate’s most exacting selection, released only when the vintage and tasting panels both justify it."
"2016 Paul Bara Special Club is a Grand Cru Champagne from Bouzy, one of the Montagne de Reims’ most Pinot Noir-focused villages, and a flagship example of grower prestige cuvée. The 2016 vintage in Champagne was shaped by severe spring frost and mildew pressure followed by a warm, dry late season, yielding wines with both tension and concentration; in strong sites such as Bouzy, it produced notably characterful, age-worthy results. Bouzy’s south-facing Grand Cru slopes and chalk-rich soils give this wine its distinctive combination of breadth, red-fruited depth, and chalky lift, while the blend of Pinot Noir with Chardonnay adds both power and finesse. Paul Bara Special Club 2016 earned 95 points from Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate, a fitting marker for a wine that marries vinosity with precision. The nose opens with red apple, wild strawberry, citrus peel, hawthorn and peony, then broadens into brioche, toasted almond and subtle honeyed pastry from extended lees aging. On the palate it is structured yet finely mousseux, with ripe orchard fruit, chalk, ginger nuance and a persistent, saline finish that keeps the richness in check. It pairs beautifully with roast chicken with morels, seared scallops in brown butter, or sushi omakase.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
Founded in 1833 and still family-run, Paul Bara is one of Bouzy’s benchmark estates and a founding member of the Special Club movement, created to showcase the finest grower Champagnes. The house is especially admired for its command of Pinot Noir from Grand Cru vineyards, farmed with a traditional, meticulous approach and harvested by hand. In the cellar, the style favors clarity and structure, with bottle fermentation under Champagne’s classic method, extended lees maturation, and the long-standing house choice to avoid malolactic fermentation, preserving freshness and architectural precision. The Special Club bottling stands out as the estate’s most exacting selection, released only when the vintage and tasting panels both justify it."
Product details
Wine TypeSparkling
WineryPaul Bara
Grape VarietiesPinot Noir, Chardonnay
WinemakerChristian Forget
CountryFrance
Expert Rating—
RegionChampagne
Production VolumeSmall (approx. 15,000 bottles)
Sub-regionBouzy
SweetnessBrut
Classification (Ranking)Grand Cru
Alcohol Level12.5
Format750ml
Prices
Golden Gate Wine
Standard delivery 2-5 working days
Vinobuzz Delivery
HK$912
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