Champagne Bollinger - Champagne - La Grande Année - Brut - Blanc - 2014

Wine:

With over 60% Pinot Noir in this vintage, along with a higher-than-usual proportion of Chardonnay, the 2014 La Grande Année Brut Blanc exemplifies the "Champagne miracle" of late summer that allowed the grapes to mature beautifully. The result is a finely crafted wine with a brioche note, providing a comforting mouthfeel and a silky smoothness. It is ready to drink now and can also age gracefully for another decade. Rated 95/100 by Parker.

Vinification:

Hand-harvested. Blend of 19 crus, mainly from Aÿ and Verzenay for the Pinot Noir and from Chouilly and Oiry for the Chardonnay. Fermented entirely in old oak barrels (20 years old on average), matured in corks for a cellar ageing time more than twice as long as the appellation rules, i.e. over 6 years of maturation on the lees in the cellar.
Dosage: 8 gr/l (Brut).

Temperature:

Serve between 8 and 10°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Scallops, noble fish, poultry creamed with chanterelles or morels, mature cheeses such as Cantal or Salers aged over a year.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2035, and even longer for enthusiasts.

At the pinnacle of Champagne, Bollinger belongs to the exclusive circle of elite, family-owned houses. Highly prized by connoisseurs, this brand cultivates a unique style that has earned it a stellar reputation.

With fermentations in small oak barrels, reserve wines aged in magnums, and long aging periods for their cuvées, Bollinger employs all the hallmarks of excellence. This meticulous process creates champagnes that are vinous, deep, and subtle, predominantly featuring Pinot Noir.

Awarded 3 stars by the Guide RVF, this iconic house remains a benchmark for gastronomic champagnes. Its cuvées, such as Grande Année, R.D., and now its single-vineyard selections, are highly sought after by top collectors.