Paul Barra Special Club 2015

From Paul Bara, located in Bouzy just east of Epernay in Champagne, the wine-maker only uses their own estate-grown grapes, a rarity in this region. Bouzy is one of the few villages rated 100% Grand cru and these champagnes come from those superbly sited vineyards. The non vintage cuvee (which includes about 20% of Chardonnay grapes from Bouzy) is also distinguished by its finesse and delicacy whilst retaining a remarkable smoothness and it is well recognised as being of a quality level that surpasses that of the Grande Marque producers of Champagne without the same lofty prices. Coming from an area that is well recognised for the very high quality of its Pinot Noir one would expect that the Rose champagne would perform quite strongly asindeed it does.

Produced according the strict control and charter of the Club Tresors this wonderfully complex champagne consists of 2/3 rds Pinot Noir and 1/3 rd Chardonnay and is aged on lees for 6 years. Shows richness and complexity with the delicacy and freshness so typical of the excellent 2002 vintage. Whilst drinking very well already this has the potential to age superbly in a appropriate cellar.

Champagne, France, NV