Paul Bara Champagne Comtesse Marie De France 2008 Chenin Blanc it allowed the wine to

it allowed the wine to go through a slightly higher than usual amount of malolactic fermentation (35%)

96 Pts Wine Spectator 'Expressive and sumptuous from the get-go

consistently released a year ahead of the rest of the range

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Paul Bara Champagne Comtesse Marie De France 2008 Chenin Blanc it allowed the wine toThe Wine This Cuvee is 100% Pinot Noir produced and only in the very best years for Pinot Noir with a total production about 500 dozen bottles. This comes from one of their oldest vineyards around 55 years old which is located mid slope giving perfect roundness and balance. Aged for 10 years on lees (disgorged 09 19) and finished with a Brut dosage of 7g l. 2008 was a cooler year producing really classic fine long lived Champagnes and ageing for 10