Producer Notes
Bollinger has remained in the Bollinger family since its inception in 1829 and gained its reputation thanks to the charms of Lily Bollinger in the mid-20th century. The tipple of choice of James Bond and Eddie from Ab Fab (donโt let that put you off) it is often described as a muscular Champagne but can also be light and frisky on the palate. A pinot noir heavy blend, the standard NV cuvee is consistent and well-priced with the vintage Champagne fluctuating depending on the year. Their piece de rรฉsistance is the single vineyard Vieilles Vignes Francaises blanc de noirs which comes from pre-phylloxera vines.
Vintage Notes
2002 was an excellent vintage in Champagne
Other vintages of Bollinger R.D. Extra Brut
Other wines from Bollinger
1990 La Grande Annee: ยฃ395
1996 La Grande Annee Rose: ยฃ230
2002 La Grande Annee: ยฃ205
2004 La Grande Annee: ยฃ185
2005 La Grande Annee: ยฃ160
2012 La Grande Annee: ยฃ140
2012 La Grande Annee Rose: ยฃ165
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