{"product_id":"paul-bara-blanc-de-blancs-extra-brut-l-audacieuse-grand-cru-2016-750ml-introductory-pricing","title":"Paul Bara Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut \"L’Audacieuse\" Grand Cru 2016 750ml (Introductory Pricing)","description":"\n\n\u003cp\u003eProduced exclusively from \u003cstrong\u003e100% Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e, L’Audacieuse is a rare and distinctive Blanc de Blancs from the Grand Cru village of Bouzy in Champagne’s Montagne de Reims. Bouzy is celebrated primarily for its powerful Pinot Noir, making this pure Chardonnay cuvée an especially unusual and daring expression of the village’s terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Chardonnay comes from the Mont des Tours vineyard, where Bouzy’s predominantly chalky soils provide excellent drainage and contribute freshness, precision and a pronounced mineral character. The name \u003cem\u003eL’Audacieuse\u003c\/em\u003e, meaning “the audacious one,” reflects the house’s bold decision to produce a Blanc de Blancs from a terroir traditionally associated with Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2016 vintage displays a luminous pale-gold color and a fine, persistent mousse. The expressive bouquet offers aromas of green apple, pear, white peach and fresh citrus, joined by delicate white flowers and chalky minerality. With air, more complex notes of fresh almond, brioche, dried herbs and subtle honey begin to emerge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn the palate, L’Audacieuse is lively and precise, combining vibrant acidity with an elegant, gently creamy texture. Ripe orchard fruit and citrus are balanced by chalky tension and delicate autolytic complexity. The finish is long, clean and refined, with lingering saline and mineral notes that emphasize the purity of the Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine spends approximately eight years aging in bottle before release, allowing its freshness and fruit to develop greater depth, texture and complexity. Finished as an Extra Brut with a very low dosage, it remains dry, focused and beautifully expressive of its Grand Cru origins. Production of the 2016 vintage was extremely limited, with only 3,935 numbered bottles produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bara family has cultivated vines in Bouzy since the nineteenth century. Today, Champagne Paul Bara farms approximately 11 hectares divided among 33 parcels, all located within the Grand Cru village. The estate combines traditional craftsmanship with sustainable vineyard practices, producing Champagnes known for their structure, elegance and clear expression of Bouzy’s chalk-rich soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Chardonnay\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e France\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Champagne\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubregion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Montagne de Reims\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVillage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bouzy\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grand Cru\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mont des Tours\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2016\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut Champagne\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately eight years in bottle before release\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDosage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extra Brut, approximately 3 grams per liter\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Only 3,935 numbered bottles\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 48–52°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e An exceptional aperitif and an elegant partner for oysters, caviar, sashimi, scallops, lobster, grilled prawns, roasted sea bass, citrus-accented poultry, creamy risotto and aged goat cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePaul Bara Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut “L’Audacieuse” Grand Cru 2016\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"67","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52737906802971,"sku":"210000060808","price":197.22,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/1789\/4171\/files\/uebtmfisobs7wxzehzcu.jpg?v=1786029766","url":"https:\/\/67wino.shop\/products\/paul-bara-blanc-de-blancs-extra-brut-l-audacieuse-grand-cru-2016-750ml-introductory-pricing","provider":"67","version":"1.0","type":"link"}