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
Other non-vintage Champagne
Egly-Ouriet Tradition Champagne: £92
Tarlant Extra Brut Cuvee Louis Champagne: £110
Jerome Prevost La Closerie Les Beguines Extra Brut: £265
Ulysse Collin Les Maillons Champagne Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut: £365
Ulysse Collin Les Pierrieres Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut Champagne: £430
Krug Grande Cuvee Vertical Edition 1 (6x75cl): £1800
Other wines from Bollinger
1985 R.D. Extra Brut: £500
1988 R.D. Extra Brut: £530
1990 La Grande Annee: £395
1996 La Grande Annee: £260
1996 La Grande Annee Rose: £275
2002 La Grande Annee: £200
2004 La Grande Annee: £155
2007 La Grande Annee (150cl): £255
2007 La Grande Annee: £130
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