2000 Champagne Bara Brut Grand Cru

One third of Chardonnay to two thirds Pinot adds elegant citric fruit and gentle tropical hints to this delicious Millenium wine, which has evolved pleasingly and is drinking perfectly now. The harmonious marriage of fruity and savoury elements is a very happy one with autolytic spice and a richly honied texture harmoniously integrated.
(Simon Field MW, BBR Buyer)

Paul Bara is a legend in Champagne. He took over the firm as a teenager 60 years ago and remembers every vintage in perfect detail. He belongs to the sixth generation to run the company since it was founded in 1833. Many major champagne houses have approached Bara over the years to try to buy the 30 exceptional locations he controls in the village...Despite the traditional methods, Bara's wines have a very elegant fruitiness, which is unique in Bouzy.
(Juhlin's Champagne Guide, 2008)

Bara’s 2000 Brut Grand Cru is a generous full-bodied wine bursting with the essence of honey, apricots, acacia blossoms and minerals. Expansive and broad on the palate, the wine offers outstanding length and plenty of style.  This is a superb set of releases from Bara, arguably the most renowned grower in the village of Bouzy, where Pinot Noir reigns supreme.
(Antonio Galloni - Wine Advocate - Dec 08)