Bollinger

Champagne AOC - Pinot Noir AYC18 - Bollinger

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Format: 75 cl

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Technical information
Producer Bollinger
Name Champagne AOC
Variety Pinot Noir
Gradation 12.5%
Format 75 cl
Aromatic profile Notes of red fruit, yeast, bread crust
Vinification method Classic method, bottle fermentation
Residual sugars 6 g/L
Region Champagne
Country France
Type Sparkling
Aging Minimum 15 months on lees
Type of cask Oak barrels and steel
Color Straw yellow with golden reflections
Serving temperature 8-10°C
Recommended consumption Within 3-5 years from production
Pairing Aperitifs, fish, white meats

Lo Champagne AOC - Pinot Noir di Bollinger rappresenta un'espressione raffinata dell'eccellenza vinicola della rinomata Maison Bollinger. Questo champagne millesimato è ottenuto esclusivamente da uve Pinot Noir, provenienti dai migliori vigneti della regione Champagne. Il risultato è un vino dalle caratteristiche uniche, con un profilo organolettico complesso e sfaccettato.

Alla vista, lo Champagne incanta con il suo perlage fine e persistente, unito a un colore dorato brillante che preannuncia la sua straordinaria qualità. Al naso, le note di frutta secca, come nocciole e mandorle, si intrecciano con sentori di pasticceria, miele e una delicata sfumatura di agrumi canditi. Questa complessità olfattiva deriva dal lungo affinamento sui lieviti, che conferisce una profondità aromatica notevole.

Al palato, lo Champagne si apre con una freschezza vibrante, bilanciata da una struttura opulenta e cremosa. I sapori di frutti a polpa bianca, come la pera e la mela, si fondono con accenti di spezie dolci e una mineralità elegante, tipica dei migliori terreni calcarei di Champagne. Il finale è lungo e armonioso, lasciando una sensazione piacevolmente persistente.

Perfetto per accompagnare piatti di alta cucina, come ostriche, tartare di tonno o formaggi stagionati, lo Champagne di Bollinger rappresenta una scelta eccellente per celebrare occasioni speciali con un tocco di classe e raffinatezza.


The winery

Champagne Bollinger – Winery in Champagne

Discover the story and wines of Champagne Bollinger.

French Maison de Champagne known for a rich, Pinot Noir-dominant style; producer of iconic cuvées such as Special Cuvée, La Grande Année, R.D. and the rare Vieilles Vignes Françaises.
Region: Champagne
Country: France
Founded: 1829
Grapes: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier
Style characterized by a predominance of Pinot Noir and winemaking in oak. Extensive estate-owned vineyard focused on Grands and Premiers Crus Historical use of magnums for reserve wines intended for non-vintage cuvées. Flagship cuvées: Special Cuvée, La Grande Année, R.D, and Vieilles Vignes Françaises Traditional practices: hand riddling and extended aging on the lees.
Winery history
Founded in 1829 in Aÿ, the Maison has remained in the same family for generations and has gained international renown, largely thanks to the stewardship of figures such as Élisabeth "Lily" Bollinger. Over the years Bollinger has gradually expanded its vineyards and cellars, preserving traditional practices and a strong identity rooted in family continuity and quality.
Production philosophy
Bollinger's style is based on emphasizing fruit expression, with a strong focus on Pinot Noir, extended lees aging, the use of reserve wines kept in magnums and winemaking in wooden barrels: principles intended to build complexity, structure and longevity.
Terroir and vineyards
The Maison farms vineyards in the heart of Champagne: areas such as Aÿ, Montagne de Reims, Côte des Blancs and Vallée de la Marne. Among the most celebrated parcels are the ungrafted clos, which supply the grapes for the cuvée Vieilles Vignes Françaises.
Awards and recognitions
It holds historic accolades, including a Royal Warrant awarded in the 19th century, and enjoys a wide international reputation for the quality of its cuvées.

Official Awards

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