2014 Paul Bara Comtesse Marie de France Grand Cru Brut Merseguera blackberry paste and dark plum

blackberry paste and dark plum fruit flavors

and a thrilling finish

Certainly one of the more successful Châteauneufs this year

Sourced from a 35-year-old vineyard on clay-limestone

Aromas of red plum and dusty raspberry sway with polish and purity before revealing seductive floral tones of rose and lavender in the glass

2014 Paul Bara Comtesse Marie de France Grand Cru Brut Merseguera blackberry paste and dark plumThe highlight in this range the 2014 Brut Comtesse Marie de France is super expressive right out of the gate. The purest essence of Bouzy Pinot Noir is on display. Pear lemon confit tangerine oil spice and lightly honeyed notes are beautifully delineated. Brisk acids punctuate the finale. Dosage is 6. 5 grams per liter. 94 Pts Antonio Galloni, Vinous