Champagne Brut La Grande Année 2014 Bollinger 75 cl box

Description

History

The maison was founded in 1829 by Athanase Louis Emmanuel Count of Villermont in partnership with the German Joseph Bollinger and Paul Ranaudin. It was the German himself, in the years to come, who became the symbol of the company that still bears his name today. Bollinger has always focused on the quality of the product, obviously helped by the favorable position in which its vineyards are located, even arriving in 1884 to receive the Royal Warrant of the English Court. To date, the company has about 160 hectares which extend mainly in the Montagne de Reims and Ay, half classified as Grand Crus and the rest as Premier Crus.

Grapes used

Pinot Noir 65%

Chardonnay 35%

Production method

The wine is produced with the classic method which involves two fermentations, the second of which in the bottle for refermentation. This specific wine is a 2012 vintage and is produced only with must from the first pressing. Rest on the lees for twice the time required by the disciplinary.

Alcohol content

12.5%

Tasting notes

It has an intense straw yellow color with golden glazes, fine perlage. On the nose notes of candied fruit, peaches in syrup and white flowers, followed by yeasts, melted butter, toasted almonds and intense minerality and spiciness. Really complex and able to give emotions. Powerful and sumptuous in the mouth, but also perfectly balanced and deep. All the elements of the wine are in their right place giving a long and mineral finish that excites. Extraordinary.

Possible combinations

Perfect for special occasions, to drink with loved ones. Perfect if we want the combination with fatty dishes such as foie gras, or even rather tasty meat or fish dishes.