Paul Bara Special Club Cuvee 2016
SKU: 26601
750ml
$179.99
| Category | Sparkling Wine |
| Varietals | |
| Brand | Paul Bara |
| Origin | France, Champagne |
| Alcohol/vol | 12.5% |
Like all of Paul Bara’s releases, Pinot Noir is the back-bone of their Special Club. Production is strictly old-school, with only free run and first press juice used, fermentation in small cement tanks, and aging and riddling in cold, extremely deep cellars for several years. Nothing is released until ready.
Each year, the Special Club represents the pinnacle of the Bara process and style. Superlatives seem to be insufficient when describing the experience of savoring a glass of this Champagne. It simply has it all—refined hazel-nutty, toasty notes, bright acidity, some of the most delicate bubbles ever created, and a finish that lasts and lasts (sometimes longer than the bottle does).
Vinous
- v93
Bards 2016 Brut Special Cub is a fine choice for drinking today, as it offers a good bit of aromatic and flavor complexity to match its mid-weight personality. Dried pear, crushed rocks, mint, dried flowers, spice and red-toned fruit meld together. Brisk acids pull it all together on the finish. Dosage is 6 grams per liter. Disgorged: February 2024.
James Suckling
- js92
A bright, ripe style with fruit-forward aromas of yellow apples, stone fruit, pears and tangerines. Light-bodied with fine mousse, zesty acidity and a long finish with a chalky texture. Drink now.