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 (don’t 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 résistance is the single vineyard Vieilles Vignes Francaises blanc de noirs which comes from pre-phylloxera vines.
Vintage Notes
2004 was a good vintage in Champagne
Other 2004 Champagne
2004 Vilmart Coeur de Cuvee Brut: £175
2004 Philipponnat ‘Clos des Goisses’ Extra Brut Champagne: £185
2004 Delamotte Blanc de Blancs Brut: £190
2004 Dom Perignon: £225
2004 Philipponnat Clos des Goisses: £235
2004 Pol Roger Blanc de Blancs Champagne: £270
2004 Vilmart Coeur de Cuvee Brut (150cl): £360
2004 Krug Brut Vintage: £425
Other wines from Bollinger
1990 La Grande Annee: £280
2002 La Grande Annee: £205
2004 La Grande Annee: £150
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