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Paul Bara Rose Brut Grand Cru NV
(Champagne, France) - [DM 96] [TS 94] [JS 93] [VM 92] [BH 90]
(Champagne, France) - [DM 96] [TS 94] [JS 93] [VM 92] [BH 90]
About the Domaine:
The village of Bouzy and Champagne Paul Bara are practically synonymous. As the published village historian, Paul is indelibly linked to the lore of his hometown. Many argue that he is their most renowned producer, being one of the rare récoltants-manipulants in a region inundated with the mass-produced wines of the large, corporate champagne houses. These récoltants-manipulants, or R.M.s as they are known, are of the few that still grow their own grapes and make their own wines. Champagne Paul Bara is the quintessential example, where everything is done with a personalized touch.
The Baras make their wines by hand with low-yielding vines and good maturity ensured by prolonged bottle aging. Andrew Jefford, author of The New France, calls them, “…essential references for anyone who wants to enjoy and understand the ripe, dry richness of Bouzy…”
The Baras make their wines by hand with low-yielding vines and good maturity ensured by prolonged bottle aging. Andrew Jefford, author of The New France, calls them, “…essential references for anyone who wants to enjoy and understand the ripe, dry richness of Bouzy…”
Tasting Notes:
Red fruits dominated by wild strawberry and cherry, and the typical peppery note of Pinot Noir. The palate mirrors the nose with strawberry and raspberry flavours, leading into notes of freshly baked viennoisseries and a morello cherry finish.
Food Pairing:
Red meats, roast beef with foie gras, tarte tatin.
Red fruits dominated by wild strawberry and cherry, and the typical peppery note of Pinot Noir. The palate mirrors the nose with strawberry and raspberry flavours, leading into notes of freshly baked viennoisseries and a morello cherry finish.
Food Pairing:
Red meats, roast beef with foie gras, tarte tatin.
Ratings & Reviews
96 Points - Decanter:
"(80% Pinot Noir, 20% Chardonnay) Enticing creamy raspberry and ground almond notes which propel over the pink grapefruit acidity and gorgeous glowing, silky mousse. Delicate with a crushed red fruit ending. Alcohol 12.5%." (DWWA 2024)
94 Points - Tyson Stelzer, The Champagne Guide:
"(20% chardonnay, 80% pinot noir; Bouzy; 12% Bouzy rouge vinified in stainless steel; 7g/L dosage). A beautiful rosé that shines with the bright intensity of Bouzy pinot noir and the crystalline definition of salt minerality zapped with tangy malic acidity. A dose of 12% Bouzy rouge lends but a hint of pink to its delicate, pretty, bright straw hue. It's a wonderful expression of the character of Bouzy translated with detail and finesse, filled with strawberry and cranberry fruits and fragranced with rose petals of lifted, lively character. Fine tannin structure melds with salt minerality to provide grip and structure in unison with tangy and persistent malic acidity. It's thrillingly primary and enticingly moreish, with just subtle allusions of ginger-cake spice beginning to appear on a long finish." (2020-2021)
93 Points - James Suckling:
"Attractive fruit with sliced-strawberry and apple aromas and flavors. Medium-bodied with fresh apples and citrus as well as touches of heather and bread dough. Tangy at the end. 70% pinot noir, 10% Bouzy rouge and 20% chardonnay. Dosage 5 g/L." (Jul 2025)
92 Points - Vinous Media:
"The NV Rose Brut Grand Cru is another gorgeous Champagne from Paul Bara. Rich, resonant and super-inviting, the Brut Rosé has so much to offer. I especially admire the wine's breadth and expansiveness, both of which give it the versatility to drink beautifully as an aperitif or at the dinner table. The blend is 80% Pinot Noir (including 12% still Pinot) and 20% Chardonnay. Dosage of 8 grams per liter feels a bit on the high side, but this is nevertheless an absolutely joyous Champagne." - Antonio Galloni (Nov 2018)
90 Points - Allen Meadows' Burghound:
"Oeil de perdrix color introduces a fresh and mildly fruity nose of strawberry and raspberry scents where additional breadth is present in the form of yeast and citrus nuances. The cool and relatively crisp middle weight flavors possess good if not better depth before culminating in a relatively dry finish that is shaped by moderately firm effervescence." (Jan 15, 2018)
"(80% Pinot Noir, 20% Chardonnay) Enticing creamy raspberry and ground almond notes which propel over the pink grapefruit acidity and gorgeous glowing, silky mousse. Delicate with a crushed red fruit ending. Alcohol 12.5%." (DWWA 2024)
94 Points - Tyson Stelzer, The Champagne Guide:
"(20% chardonnay, 80% pinot noir; Bouzy; 12% Bouzy rouge vinified in stainless steel; 7g/L dosage). A beautiful rosé that shines with the bright intensity of Bouzy pinot noir and the crystalline definition of salt minerality zapped with tangy malic acidity. A dose of 12% Bouzy rouge lends but a hint of pink to its delicate, pretty, bright straw hue. It's a wonderful expression of the character of Bouzy translated with detail and finesse, filled with strawberry and cranberry fruits and fragranced with rose petals of lifted, lively character. Fine tannin structure melds with salt minerality to provide grip and structure in unison with tangy and persistent malic acidity. It's thrillingly primary and enticingly moreish, with just subtle allusions of ginger-cake spice beginning to appear on a long finish." (2020-2021)
93 Points - James Suckling:
"Attractive fruit with sliced-strawberry and apple aromas and flavors. Medium-bodied with fresh apples and citrus as well as touches of heather and bread dough. Tangy at the end. 70% pinot noir, 10% Bouzy rouge and 20% chardonnay. Dosage 5 g/L." (Jul 2025)
92 Points - Vinous Media:
"The NV Rose Brut Grand Cru is another gorgeous Champagne from Paul Bara. Rich, resonant and super-inviting, the Brut Rosé has so much to offer. I especially admire the wine's breadth and expansiveness, both of which give it the versatility to drink beautifully as an aperitif or at the dinner table. The blend is 80% Pinot Noir (including 12% still Pinot) and 20% Chardonnay. Dosage of 8 grams per liter feels a bit on the high side, but this is nevertheless an absolutely joyous Champagne." - Antonio Galloni (Nov 2018)
90 Points - Allen Meadows' Burghound:
"Oeil de perdrix color introduces a fresh and mildly fruity nose of strawberry and raspberry scents where additional breadth is present in the form of yeast and citrus nuances. The cool and relatively crisp middle weight flavors possess good if not better depth before culminating in a relatively dry finish that is shaped by moderately firm effervescence." (Jan 15, 2018)
Original Price: $17.97
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DAOU Discovery Rose 2021
(Paso Robles, California) - [WE 91]
(Paso Robles, California) - [WE 91]
About the Winery:
Family owned and operated, DAOU Family Estates is committed to producing collectible, world-class wines to rival the most respected appellations in the world. Situated on a 212-acre hilltop estate in the Adelaida District of Paso Robles, our remarkable geology, favorable microclimate, and high elevation were once described by renowned California winemaker André Tchelistcheff as “a jewel of ecological elements.” As stewards of this beautiful terroir, DAOU’s goal is to make unique fine wines that honestly and accurately reflect the potential of the Estate and to craft Bordeaux style wines that combine Old World tradition with New World techniques.
About this Wine:
Inspired by the renowned rosé wines of Provence, France, our 2021 DAOU Discovery Collection Rosé remains faithful to its origins. This wine is remarkably fragrant, offering generous aromas of fresh peach, Bartlett pear and nectarine, with subtle notes of hyacinth, apricot and crushed rose petals. The palate is delightfully silky, underlying a clean, fresh crispness delivering enticing flavors of mango, Crenshaw melon, lemon chiffon and tangerine. Secondary layers reveal hints of sweet cherry and vanilla with orange peel accents. A luxurious and lasting finish leaves traces of apple pie, strawberry and kiwi.
Varietal Composition: 95% Grenache Noir, 5% Sauvignon Blanc
Ratings & Reviews
91 Points - Wine Enthusiast:
"This wine is a shade of cantaloupe, and that fruit shows on the nose of this bottling alongside ripe apple and bubblegum aromas. There’s a firm tension to the palate, where melon flavors are cut by wet stone elements." - Matt Kettmann (Aug 2022)
Original Price: $549.97
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Armand de Brignac Ace of Spades NV Brut Rose
(Champagne, France) - [DM 92] [WS 92]
(Champagne, France) - [DM 92] [WS 92]
The real name for Ace of Spades is actually Armand de Brignac. The Champagne is produced by Champagne Cattier, though has acquired its colloquial nickname due to the recognizable design on the bottle.
Notes from the Winemaker:
The Champagne Armand de Brignac Rosé is crafted with Pinot Noir from old vines, planted in the Montagne de Reims, that produce fruit with powerful flavor intensity. The resulting cuvée features bright, fresh layers of red fruits, complemented by hints of baked pastry aromas.
VARIETAL COMPOSITION: 50% Pinot Noir / 40% Pinot Meunier / 10% Chardonnay
DOSAGE: 9.5g/L
Tasting Notes:Strawberry, currants and cherry on the nose, with floral hints and a touch of sweet almond. The red grape dominance brings a structured palate filled with black fruits, cherries and hints of baked pastry.
FOOD PAIRING: Ideal as an aperitif or pairs well with truffled veal, duck confit and wild salmon.
Ratings & Reviews
92 Points - Decanter Magazine:"A confident copper blush and an immediately seductive nose of soft spice, red currants and sweet almond. The blend here is dominated by the Pinots, with 50% Noir and 40% Meunier leaving only a whisper of elegant Chardonnay. The three contributory vintages in question are 2013, 2014 and 2015, youthful therefore, yet the wine does not lack for depth and complexity. A beguiling almost savoury depth is immediately evident, courtesy in no small measure to the quality of the red wine, 15% added as Pinot Noir from exceptionally old vines in the village of Ludes. Old vines and a young wine; wisdom, depth and youthful energy in this instance make up a winning combination.” – Simon Field, MW (Sep 2019)
92 Points - Wine Spectator:
"A mouthwatering rosé Champagne, with a lively bead, this offers savory notes of slivered almond and fleur de sel along with layers of ripe raspberry and black cherry fruit, star anise and orange peel flavors. Delivers a lasting, vibrant finish. Drink now through 2022." - AN (Nov 2017)
Original Price: $64.99
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Veuve Fourny Rose Brut Premier Cru NV
(Champagne, France) - [VM 94] [DM 93] [TS 93] [WS 92]
(Champagne, France) - [VM 94] [DM 93] [TS 93] [WS 92]
About the Domaine:
Our commitment to the respect of our terroirs goes further than our vineyards: our cellars. We patiently wait for the best maturity of our grapes, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, in order to reach a balance between ripeness and freshness. Grapes are harvested by hand, separately for each plot, and then delicately pressed. Only the best juices, called “cuvées”, are kept. Our intention is to intervene as little as possible and to let our wines take their time. This is why our wines, after their first alcoholic fermentation, spend more than six months on their own lees in vats or in old small oak casks… This pause lets them release all their aromatic complexity. Moreover, in keeping with our philosophy, we do not use fining methods on our wines and most of them are not filtered.
About this Champagne:
Fruit from stalk-stripped Pinot Noir and picked by hand, this vintage reveals the old-fashioned know-how of Veuve Fourny: manual grape-stomping and long maceration. Blended with hand-harvested Chardonnay, the Pinot reveals its delicate nose: red fruits and black fruits, whereas in the mouth it stays fresh...
Technical Information
Terroir: Vertus Premier Cru and other Premiers Crus / Brown topsoil over chalk / Age of the vines, 40 years old
Grape variety: Chardonnay / 41B / Pinot Noir / 41B
Vinification: Cuvée (First pressed juices only) / 7 months on lees, minimum use of sulphur / kept mainly in casks 100% / Unfiltered
Blending: 3 consecutive vintages / Pinot Noir White / Pinot Noir Red / Chardonnay White / 30% of Reserve wines
Ageing: In bottles, on lees in our 19th century cellars with a low and constant temperature.
Dosage: Brut / 6 grams per liter, grape sugar syrup
Ratings & Reviews
94 Points - Vinous Media:
"The NV Brut Rosé Premier Cru is fabulous. Rich, ample and beautifully resonant in the glass, the Premier Cru dazzles from the very first taste. Unlike the Blanc Premier Crus in this range, the Rosé has more body and textural intensity, all of which make for an absolutely compelling wine. I love the vinous intensity here. Orange peel, raspberry and kirsch linger on the Pinot-driven finish. In a word: sublime. Disgorged: September, 2019." - Antonio Galloni (Nov 2020)
93 Points - Decanter:
"More vinous, savoury and involved than the Rosé Vertus, this multi-vintage rosé plays on wistful, fragrant dried apple, rose and crab apple with delicate spice and beautifully subtle ageing complexity. It's far from heavy or deep as a style, but the light and shade in flavour place it more as a rosé for the table, retaining the smooth, settled mousse and flowing texture all these wines trade on." - Tom Hewson (Mar 2024)
93 Points - Tyson Stelzer, The Champagne Guide:
"(tasted in 2023 in France; 2019 base with 2018, 2017 and 2016 reserves; 50% chardonnay, 50% pinot noir; 12-15% pinot noir red wine of 8 days maceration; 5-6g/L dosage). Medium crimson hue. A beautifully pure and confident Fourny Rose that characterises the union of Vertus chardonnay and pinot noir. Chardonnay contributes its grapefruit core and pinot noir succulent layers of strawberries, raspberries and red cherries. Lovely supple, silky and primary style beautifully supported by fine, saline chalk minerality." (2023)
92 Points - Wine Spectator:
"There's a lovely, creamy viscosity to this elegant rosé Champagne, carrying the finely meshed flavors of steeped cherry, candied pink grapefruit zest, graphite and spice. Fresh and balanced. Disgorged September 2019. 170 cases imported." - AN (November 30, 2020)
Original Price: $21.99
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Domaine Allimant-Laugner Cremant d'Alsace Rose NV
(Alsace, France) - [JS 91]
(Alsace, France) - [JS 91]
Notes from the Winemaker:
AOC Crémant d'Alsace is the crowning glory of the lively and delicate sparkling Alsace wines, made using the traditional method. Pinot Blanc is the main grape variety but Riesling and Pinot Gris are used in the base wine. "The attack, marked by a slight acidity, is then balanced on lovely floral notes. We enjoyed its powerful finish." Made from Pinot Noir, Crémant Rosé is more aromatic and has great finesse.
Ratings & Reviews
91 Points - James Suckling:
"This shows notes of pink nectarines, cherry blossoms, dried citrus peel and subtle hints of pastry crust. Sleek and round-textured with fine bubbles and a chalky, mineral aftertaste. Pinot noir. Drink now." (Jan 2024)
Wine Advocate:
"The salmon-colored NV Crémant d'Alsace Rosé Brut is a pure limestone Pinot Noir that opens with a very attractive brioche and fruit aroma on the pure yet intense and elegant nose that is reminiscent of red fruits such as strawberries, raspberries and pomegranate. Round and supple on the palate, this is a mouth-filling and charming sparkling wine with 4.1 grams per liter of residual sugar and a clear, well-structured finish. The wine ages sur lattes between 12 and 18 months and drinks well as aperitif but also with certain desserts. 12.4% alcohol." - Stephan Reinhardt (Mar 2023)
Wine Enthusiast:
"This sparkler has a typical rosé character with notes of crushed strawberry and watermelon knit onto the creamy mousse. Invigorating finish." - AZ (Nov 2023)
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