{"title":"Paul Bara","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eGrand Cru Pinot Noir Power from Bouzy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaul Bara is a highly respected, family-run Champagne house based in the Grand Cru village of Bouzy. Founded in 1860 and now managed by the seventh generation, the estate is renowned for producing powerful, age-worthy Pinot Noir-dominated cuvées. Their 11 hectares of vineyards lie almost entirely within Bouzy’s Grand Cru-rated slopes, providing exceptional fruit intensity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe signature style of Paul Bara features richness, structure, and remarkable depth, often with high Pinot Noir percentages. Their iconic Brut Grand Réserve is a benchmark non-vintage, displaying ripe red fruits, toasted brioche, and a lingering minerality. The Comtesse Marie de France, a prestiged vintage rosé, showcases the house’s mastery of red fruit expression. Unlike many commercial houses, Paul Bara maintains traditional methods, eschewing malolactic fermentation to preserve vibrant freshness and aging potential. For purists seeking robust, terroir-driven Champagnes with authentic grower character, Paul Bara remains an essential and unforgettable reference.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"paul-bara-reserve-brut-grand-cru","title":"Paul Bara Réserve Brut Grand Cru","description":"\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eA cornerstone of the Paul Bara portfolio and one of champagne's \u003cstrong\u003efinest entry-level Grand Cru expressions\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Réserve Brut Grand Cru is a masterclass in Bouzy terroir. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eRated 90 points by Wine Advocate\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, this non-vintage Paul Bara champagne blends Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from the family's own Grand Cru vines — a tradition upheld since 1833 — aged on lees to develop creamy depth, toasty character, and the precise mineral backbone that have earned this domaine its outstanding reputation among sommeliers worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eLoved for its elegance, balance, and outstanding value for a Grand Cru champagne, it opens with red berry, brioche, hazelnut, and citrus zest. The palate is round and refined, with lively acidity, gentle creaminess, and a clean, persistent finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paul Bara","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42315651416144,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/8188\/2960\/files\/PaulBaraReserveBrutGrandCru_1.jpg?v=1777624954"},{"product_id":"paul-bara-grand-rose-de-bouzy-grand-cru","title":"Paul Bara Grand Rosé de Bouzy Grand Cru","description":"\u003cp\u003ePaul Bara is widely regarded as one of Bouzy's most iconic champagne producers. The Grand Rosé de Bouzy Grand Cru earns \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91 points from Antonio Galloni (Vinous)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, praised as \"wonderfully vivid from start to finish\" — crafted from 100% Grand Cru Pinot Noir with a 12% addition of still Bouzy rouge for colour and depth, aged three years on lees to achieve remarkable complexity and intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRich yet precise, this Paul Bara champagne delivers cranberry, strawberry, and blood orange on the nose, layered with rose petals, white pepper, brioche, and saline minerality. The palate is silky, energetic, and beautifully poised.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paul Bara","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42318904066128,"sku":null,"price":580.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/8188\/2960\/files\/PaulBaraGrandRosedeBouzyGrandCru.png?v=1777613005"},{"product_id":"paul-bara-special-club-grand-cru-2016","title":"Paul Bara Special Club Grand Cru 2016","description":"\u003cp\u003eReleased only in exceptional years, Paul Bara's Special Club is the pinnacle expression of this revered Bouzy Grand Cru family estate, founded in 1833 and dedicated entirely to estate-grown champagne. \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEarning 93 points from Vinous (Antonio Galloni)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, this 2016 Grand Cru blend of 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay is fermented in small cement tanks using only free-run juice, then aged 60 months on lees — a commitment to purity and patience that defines Paul Bara's uncompromising philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautifully complex and poised, this Paul Bara champagne delivers dried pear, crushed stone, mint, dried flowers, and spice on an elegant mid-weight palate. Brisk, saline acidity frames the long, chalky finish with remarkable precision .\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paul Bara","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42318904098896,"sku":null,"price":775.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/8188\/2960\/files\/PaulBaraSpecialClubGrandCru2016.png?v=1777613111"},{"product_id":"paul-bara-comtesse-marie-de-france-blanc-de-noirs-2014","title":"Paul Bara Comtesse Marie de France Blanc de Noirs Grand Cru 2014","description":"\u003cp\u003eEstablished in Bouzy in 1833 and now one of champagne's most revered récoltants-manipulants, Paul Bara crafts all wines exclusively from their own Grand Cru vines — a rarity in a region dominated by large houses. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 'Comtesse Marie de France' Blanc de Noirs 2014 earns 94 points from Antonio Galloni (Vinous), who praised it as showcasing \"expressive purity, layered citrus and orchard fruit, finely balanced structure supported by vibrant acidity and mineral length\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — a 100% Pinot Noir champagne aged nine years on lees, delivering remarkable tension and deep mineral complexity unique to Bouzy's chalky Grand Cru terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdmired for its complexity and focused elegance, this Paul Bara champagne opens with dried cherry, strawberry, mint, and crushed herbs, framed by creamy brioche and white flowers. The palate is silky yet precise, with salivating acidity, layered spice, and a long, mineral-driven finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paul Bara","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42318904131664,"sku":null,"price":1100.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/8188\/2960\/files\/PaulBaraComtesseMariedeFranceBlancdeNoirsGrandCru2014.jpg?v=1777624606"},{"product_id":"paul-bara-special-club-rose-grand-cru-2016","title":"Paul Bara Special Club Rosé Grand Cru 2016","description":"\u003cp\u003eCrafted from old-vine Grand Cru Pinot Noir with free-run and first-press juice only, fermented in small cement tanks and aged five years in Paul Bara's deep chalk cellars — a resolutely old-school approach that delivers the unmatched purity, complexity, and finesse that define the finest grower champagne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeloved for its hauntingly refined character, this champagne opens with wild strawberry, raspberry, blood orange, and white peach, framed by creamy mousse and hazelnut. 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