Champagne Maison Bollinger Bollinger R.D. Only the very best among vintage champagnes become Bollinger R.D.: 2002 is definitely one of the most promising vintages of the last decade A very long maturation, more than three times longer than required by the appellation, for an infinite array of flavours.
Wine type: champagne - Bollinger R.D.
Alcohol content: 12°
Region: Aÿ, Avenay, Tauxières, Louvois et Verzenay. France.
Grape/blend: 63% Pinot Nero, 37% Chardonnay 82% di Grands Crus e il 18% di 1er Crus.
Type soil: the soil is poor and rocky, the temperature is ideal in summer (partly due to the micro-climate created by the local wind, the Ora del Garda): vines here still co-exist alongside olive groves.The valley is more open here and the excellent sun exposure allows the grapes to ripen to perfection.
Colour: golden with subtle highlights.
Aroma: aromas of stewed ripe fruit, particularly quince, but also a discreet note of honey. These are followed by roasted notes and cocoa, which give way to flavours of star anise and nutmeg.
Tasting notes: full-bodied attack. Powerful but well-balanced, with persistent flavour. Mineral finish with touches of lemon revealing a pleasing bitterness.
Serving suggestions: all types of risotto, especially mushrooms or truffle risotto; venison; old Comté or Swiss Gruyère.
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Editor's note: The story began with Athanase de Villermont, the youngest son of a noble family with a brilliant destiny. He immediately foresaw the extraordinary potential of the wines of Champagne, but as an aristocrat he was forbidden to become involved in trade. He then met Joseph Bollinger, a widely travelled German who had left his country of birth to learn about the Champagne wine trade, and Paul Renaudin, a local man who was fascinated by the world of wine.
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