2014 Paul Bara Comtesse Marie de France Grand Cru Brut Merseguera compact palate with a long

compact palate with a long finish

Certainly one of the more successful Châteauneufs this year

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

blackberry paste and dark plum fruit flavors

Red cherry fruit

2014 Paul Bara Comtesse Marie de France Grand Cru Brut Merseguera compact palate with a longThe 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