Paul Bara

Bouzy Rouge Coteaux Champenois Grand Cru Pinot Noir

9.039 ratings
9.114 pro ratings
Bouzy, Montagne de Reims, Champagne, France
Pinot Noir
Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Antonio Gianola

Dried rose petals, leather and cranberry compote with baking spice. Truly worth seeking out. A very special wine

Amazing from 375ml.

Dried rose petals, leather and cranberry compote with baking spice. Truly worth seeking out. A very special wine

Amazing from 375ml.

Apr 21st, 2017
Eric Grasser

First Champagne for the Stanley cup finals. The second is on ice!

First Champagne for the Stanley cup finals. The second is on ice!

Jun 16th, 2015
David Speer

Fascinating and one of the best Bara wines I've had

Fascinating and one of the best Bara wines I've had

Mar 25th, 2015
Eric Grasser

Elegance and class. Such a surprise for first Bouzy Rouge. Great 2002 vintage. Firm texture and background but such lush fruit

Elegance and class. Such a surprise for first Bouzy Rouge. Great 2002 vintage. Firm texture and background but such lush fruit

Aug 16th, 2014
Willie Carter

It’s always fun trying a Coteaux Champenois still red wine from such an a wonderful house as Paul Bara. A clear ruby color with a wide brim and the smallest touch of purple. Blind, it would be easy to confuse with a nice good quality Burgundy.

The nose shows lingonberry, strawberries, and black cherries. Some really nice fresh soil and underbrush. With plenty of air and decanting time delicate perfumed flowers and olive pits.

A Bouzy Pinot Noir with a few years on it is a real treat. Light bodied with round tannins and enough depth. Generous and inviting throughout, this is never really closed off. The palate has a ton of herb goodness and cigar smoke. More red and black berries along with dirty dirt and a dash of vanilla. This is a fun, summery light Pinot. Drink chilled and sit back and enjoy.

It’s always fun trying a Coteaux Champenois still red wine from such an a wonderful house as Paul Bara. A clear ruby color with a wide brim and the smallest touch of purple. Blind, it would be easy to confuse with a nice good quality Burgundy.

The nose shows lingonberry, strawberries, and black cherries. Some really nice fresh soil and underbrush. With plenty of air and decanting time delicate perfumed flowers and olive pits.

A Bouzy Pinot Noir with a few years on it is a real treat. Light bodied with round tannins and enough depth. Generous and inviting throughout, this is never really closed off. The palate has a ton of herb goodness and cigar smoke. More red and black berries along with dirty dirt and a dash of vanilla. This is a fun, summery light Pinot. Drink chilled and sit back and enjoy.

Jul 9th, 2021
Mark S.

Pale color. First time for me to taste PN from Champagne region. Splendid! Complexity in aroma. Skin of tree and animal etc. matured taste at the upper middle of the taste. Not too much picky. 2012 @1530, domaine -, 210624-210715

Pale color. First time for me to taste PN from Champagne region. Splendid! Complexity in aroma. Skin of tree and animal etc. matured taste at the upper middle of the taste. Not too much picky. 2012 @1530, domaine -, 210624-210715

Jun 24th, 2021
Ted
9.2

Elegant. Dark cherry in color. Strawberries, ripe cherries, roses. Hardly showing any age and just a pleasure to drink

Elegant. Dark cherry in color. Strawberries, ripe cherries, roses. Hardly showing any age and just a pleasure to drink

Apr 15th, 2019
Leah Greenberg

Alpine rocks. Finishes a little quick. Complex and super interesting, for sure. A bit thinner than I'd like, but I have a feeling that's just the nature of Champenoise Rouge.

Alpine rocks. Finishes a little quick. Complex and super interesting, for sure. A bit thinner than I'd like, but I have a feeling that's just the nature of Champenoise Rouge.

Dec 19th, 2015
Collin Moody

Awesome. Bouquet Garni. Great fruit.

Awesome. Bouquet Garni. Great fruit.

Nov 21st, 2015
Evandro Pereira

Super easy drinking, I wonder if it will gain more complexity over time

Super easy drinking, I wonder if it will gain more complexity over time

Oct 1st, 2015