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Champagne Paul Bara 'Special Club Rosé' Grand Cru 2016
Vintage Character
2016 Paul Bara Special Club Rosé is a Grand Cru Champagne from Bouzy, one of the Montagne de Reims’ most celebrated Pinot Noir villages. The 2016 vintage was challenging in Champagne, with frost and mildew reducing yields, followed by a warmer, drier finish that helped the healthiest fruit achieve impressive ripeness and concentration; in the best sites, it produced wines of real intensity and precision. Bouzy’s south-facing slopes and chalk-rich soils are especially suited to Pinot Noir, giving this prestige grower Champagne its characteristic depth, red-fruited vinosity, and fine mineral drive.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
The Wine Advocate awarded the 2016 Paul Bara Special Club Rosé 95 points, underscoring its standing among the top grower rosés of the vintage. Expect vivid aromas of wild strawberry, raspberry, red currant and blood orange, layered with peony, brioche and a subtle chalky lift. On the palate, it is creamy yet tightly structured, combining generous Pinot Noir fruit with bright acidity, delicate mousse and a long, savory finish touched by spice and toast. It shines with duck breast, lobster risotto, or seared tuna.
Winery Background
Founded in 1833, Paul Bara remains a family estate in Bouzy and is widely regarded as a benchmark for Pinot Noir-dominant Champagne. The house was an early and important member of the Club Trésors de Champagne, and its Special Club bottlings are released only after strict quality selection. Vineyard work is focused on expressing Bouzy’s Grand Cru character, with careful farming and hand-harvesting, while cellar practice stays firmly traditional: primary fermentation in tank, the estate’s expertly made Bouzy Rouge for the rosé blend, long lees aging, and restrained dosage. That combination of grower authenticity, village identity, and meticulous selection makes this a compelling collector’s bottle.
2016 Paul Bara Special Club Rosé is a Grand Cru Champagne from Bouzy, one of the Montagne de Reims’ most celebrated Pinot Noir villages. The 2016 vintage was challenging in Champagne, with frost and mildew reducing yields, followed by a warmer, drier finish that helped the healthiest fruit achieve impressive ripeness and concentration; in the best sites, it produced wines of real intensity and precision. Bouzy’s south-facing slopes and chalk-rich soils are especially suited to Pinot Noir, giving this prestige grower Champagne its characteristic depth, red-fruited vinosity, and fine mineral drive.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
The Wine Advocate awarded the 2016 Paul Bara Special Club Rosé 95 points, underscoring its standing among the top grower rosés of the vintage. Expect vivid aromas of wild strawberry, raspberry, red currant and blood orange, layered with peony, brioche and a subtle chalky lift. On the palate, it is creamy yet tightly structured, combining generous Pinot Noir fruit with bright acidity, delicate mousse and a long, savory finish touched by spice and toast. It shines with duck breast, lobster risotto, or seared tuna.
Winery Background
Founded in 1833, Paul Bara remains a family estate in Bouzy and is widely regarded as a benchmark for Pinot Noir-dominant Champagne. The house was an early and important member of the Club Trésors de Champagne, and its Special Club bottlings are released only after strict quality selection. Vineyard work is focused on expressing Bouzy’s Grand Cru character, with careful farming and hand-harvesting, while cellar practice stays firmly traditional: primary fermentation in tank, the estate’s expertly made Bouzy Rouge for the rosé blend, long lees aging, and restrained dosage. That combination of grower authenticity, village identity, and meticulous selection makes this a compelling collector’s bottle.
Product details
Wine TypeSparkling
WineryPaul Bara
Grape VarietiesPinot Noir, Chardonnay
WinemakerChristian Forget
CountryFrance
Expert RatingJS 96, RP 95
RegionChampagne
SweetnessBrut
Sub-regionBouzy
Alcohol Level12.5
Classification (Ranking)Grand Cru
Format750ml
Prices
Golden Gate Wine
Standard delivery 2-5 working days
Vinobuzz Delivery
HK$1,294
HK$1,294
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