93 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "[$194 list] The 2015 Brut Comtesse Marie de France is a terrific effort, especially for the year. Lemon confit, marzipan, white flowers and baked apple tart all show the complexity of a wine that spent nine years on its lees. Soft, resonant contours give the 2015 tons of allure. This mid-weight Champagne is a total delight. Dosage is 3 grams per liter. Disgorged: March 2025. Drink: 2025-2032. (Nov 2025)"
Paul Bara's Comtesse Marie de France is 100% Pinot Noir from a single parcel in Bouzy, and comes entiredly from grand cru vineyards. It is produced only in the very best years, and comes from one of their oldest vineyards around 55 years of age, located mid-slope giving perfect roundness and balance. It is aged for nine years on lees and is finished with a brut dosage of 8 g/L. This wonderfully mature champagne reveals a deep and structured nose of juicy fruits, such as yellow peach and overripe apple. Candied notes verging on honey and fresh baking aromas then appear, with a delicious hint of praline and nougatine. Tasty and full in the mouth, with more of the pleasing aromas of the nose, as well as a hint of citrus peel and a slight peppery touch on the finish.
Paul Bara's Comtesse Marie de France is 100% Pinot Noir from a single parcel in Bouzy, and comes entiredly from grand cru vineyards. It is produced only in the very best years, and comes from one of their oldest vineyards around 55 years of age, located mid-slope giving perfect roundness and balance. It is aged for nine years on lees and is finished with a brut dosage of 8 g/L. This wonderfully mature champagne reveals a deep and structured nose of juicy fruits, such as yellow peach and overripe apple. Candied notes verging on honey and fresh baking aromas then appear, with a delicious hint of praline and nougatine. Tasty and full in the mouth, with more of the pleasing aromas of the nose, as well as a hint of citrus peel and a slight peppery touch on the finish.
| Product SKU | 356245 |
| Producer | Paul Bara |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne |
| SubRegion | Montagne de Reims |
| Varietal | Champagne / Sparkling Blend |
| Designation | Brut|Grand Cru|Blanc de Noirs |
| Vintage | 2015 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | White |
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