The Bara family comes from the villages of Bisseuil, Oiry and Chouilly and its origins date back to the 1600s. In 1833, Auguste François Bara, a robust and enthusiastic young man, arrived in Bouzy to begin his career as a cooper. Three years later, in 1836, he married Annonciade Robert, already owner of vineyards.

In 1975 the Maison Bara was one of the first to cross the Atlantic to export its wines to the United States. Even today the Maison exports to the United States and always with the same importer. Paul Bara Champagne cuvées are also present on five continents. In 1980 Chantale joined her father to assist him and immediately became a partner in 1986. Sixth generation of winemakers, Chantale is committed to handing down the traditional and artisanal values that have been passed down to her from past generations.