CHAMPAGNE BRUT ROSE' GRAN CRU RESERVE PAUL BARA

It is in 1600 that we find the origins of the Bara family near Bisseuil, Oiry and Chouilly. In 1833, Auguste François Bara, a robust and lively young man, arrived in Bouzy to begin his career as a cooper. 3 years later, in 1836, he married Annonciade Robert who already owned some vineyards.

The house was built in 1860. If at the beginning it was a farm with stable, stable, sheepfold and cellar, the barn was transformed into a press and cellar in 1965. Pioneer of the marketing of the homonymous brand, Paolo Bara, the father de Chantale, was the first of the dynasty to sell Champagne in his name in the 1950s. A man of character and conviction, he regularly said, in memory of Chantale, "you have to keep the fields in order to eat". In 1975 the Maison Bara distinguished itself by becoming one of the first to cross the Atlantic to export to the United States ... Today this innovation continues and above all still with the same American importer. Paul Bara champagne cuvées are also present on 5 continents. It was in 1980 that Chantale joined his father to assist him and quickly became co-manager in 1986. 6th generation, he continued to strive for excellence; in particular being a member, and also president for 4 years, of the Club Trésors de Champagne, and starting in 2013 major renovations of the cellar to gain volume and precision during winemaking.

Before producing champagne, still red and white wines were made in Champagne. Bouzy earned stardom in the century of the Sun King, a stardom that continues today. Louis XIV, disagreeing with his doctor, preferred the excellent wines of Champagne to any other wine and that is why Bouzy's wine appears in the King's inventory book at the court of Versailles. reference in this sector. It is produced from vines that are more than 50 years old and with perfect exposure.

The grapes, harvested by hand, are always selected by hand on a special table and only the ripest and healthiest bunches are preserved. The Bouzy Rouge is vinified in stainless steel barrels until it is completely ripe and will be perfect with a lightly grilled meat, a roast veal with herbs or with Reims ham. Maison Paul Bara is a member of the famous Académie des Vins de Bouzy.

The color is pale pink, crossed by a delicate and continuous perlage. The bouquet recalls aromas of citrus, raspberry and small berries, accompanied by light spicy nuances. The sip is rich and intense, taut, fresh and harmonious.

CHARACTERISTICS

Denomination: Champagne AOC

Grape varieties: Pinot Nero 82%, Chardonnay 18%

Region: Regione Champagne (France)

Alcohol content: 12,5%

Bottle size: 75 cl Bottle

Vinification and Aging: Alcoholic fermentation in steel, adding 12% of Bouzy Rouge wine and refermentation in the bottle with disgorgement according to the Champenoise method; 24 months on the lees

Perfect to drink with: Finger food, Smoked Fish Appetizers, Steamed fish-crustaceans, Sushi and Sashimi, Ham and salami