Bollinger
About Bollinger
Champagne Bollinger is a prestigious winery located in the Champagne region of France. Founded in 1829 by Athanase de Villermont, the winery has been producing exceptional champagne for over 190 years. Today, it is recognized as one of the leading champagne houses in the world, known for its exceptional craftsmanship, attention to detail, and dedication to quality.
One of the winery's most famous offerings is its prestige cuvée, the Bollinger R.D. This champagne is made only in exceptional vintages and is aged for a minimum of 8 years on its lees, resulting in a rich and complex flavour profile that is elegant and powerful. The R.D. has been praised by wine critics and enthusiasts alike, with Wine Spectator calling it "a stunning Champagne that epitomizes Bollinger's commitment to excellence."
In addition to the R.D., Bollinger offers a range of other exceptional champagnes, including the Special Cuvée, La Grande Année, and Rosé. Each of these champagnes is crafted with the same level of care and attention, resulting in wines that are both sophisticated and approachable.
Over the years, Champagne Bollinger has received numerous accolades and endorsements from the media, cementing its reputation as one of the world's leading champagne producers.
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Champagne | 1 | - |
Inc. TAX
€2,103.00 |
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Champagne | 5 | 98 (VN) |
Inc. TAX
€1,060.13 |
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Vinous (98)The 2014 La Grande Année is stunning. In fact, it is one of the best recent editions I can remember tasting. What comes through most is the wine’s sizzling energy and tension, qualities that aren’t often associated with Bollinger, where the Champagnes tend to show more breadth and volume. In 2014, readers will find a Grande Année built on linear intensity and drive. The 2014 is a blend taken from 19 villages, 61% Pinot Noir and 39% Chardonnay instead of the more typical 70/30 mix. For the second time in two decades (the first was 2007), Verzenay takes the lead in the Pinots over Aÿ, more or less an inverse from the norm. Verzenay, a north-facing village in the Montagne de Reims that saw less rain than Aÿ and most of the Vallée de la Marne, yields Pinots of energy more than volume. That, married with Chardonnays mostly from the Côtes des Blancs (predominantly Chouilly, Vertus, Oiry and Cramant), results in a truly magical Grande Année that will delight Champagne fans for several decades. I can’t recommend the 2014 highly enough. It’s a total knock-out. Disgorged: April, 2021. Dosage: 8 grams per liter. |
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Champagne | 1 | 92+ (VN (ST)) |
Inc. TAX
€3,903.00 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (92+)Classic Bollinger aromas of baked apple, toffee, coffee, nuts and brioche. Then superrich, highly concentrated and penetrating, with impressive chewy extract. Uncompromisingly dry and just beginning to unfold. Really saturates the palate. Remarkably young for a 12-year-old Champagne-but then the best '88s are evolving slowly. Finishes with superb length. |
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Champagne | 1 | 98 (WE) |
Inc. TAX
€1,598.93 |
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Wine Enthusiast (98)The wine's name stands for recently disgorged and this vintage Champagne was taken off its lees in 2018. That gave many years for it to develop its depth of flavor, richness and beautifully memorable toasty flavors. Drink through 2028. |
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Champagne | 1 | - |
In Bond
€1,740.00 |
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Champagne | 5 | 98 (VN) |
In Bond
€871.00 |
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Vinous (98)The 2014 La Grande Année is stunning. In fact, it is one of the best recent editions I can remember tasting. What comes through most is the wine’s sizzling energy and tension, qualities that aren’t often associated with Bollinger, where the Champagnes tend to show more breadth and volume. In 2014, readers will find a Grande Année built on linear intensity and drive. The 2014 is a blend taken from 19 villages, 61% Pinot Noir and 39% Chardonnay instead of the more typical 70/30 mix. For the second time in two decades (the first was 2007), Verzenay takes the lead in the Pinots over Aÿ, more or less an inverse from the norm. Verzenay, a north-facing village in the Montagne de Reims that saw less rain than Aÿ and most of the Vallée de la Marne, yields Pinots of energy more than volume. That, married with Chardonnays mostly from the Côtes des Blancs (predominantly Chouilly, Vertus, Oiry and Cramant), results in a truly magical Grande Année that will delight Champagne fans for several decades. I can’t recommend the 2014 highly enough. It’s a total knock-out. Disgorged: April, 2021. Dosage: 8 grams per liter. |
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Champagne | 1 | 92+ (VN (ST)) |
In Bond
€3,240.00 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (92+)Classic Bollinger aromas of baked apple, toffee, coffee, nuts and brioche. Then superrich, highly concentrated and penetrating, with impressive chewy extract. Uncompromisingly dry and just beginning to unfold. Really saturates the palate. Remarkably young for a 12-year-old Champagne-but then the best '88s are evolving slowly. Finishes with superb length. |
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Champagne | 1 | 98 (WE) |
In Bond
€1,320.00 |
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Wine Enthusiast (98)The wine's name stands for recently disgorged and this vintage Champagne was taken off its lees in 2018. That gave many years for it to develop its depth of flavor, richness and beautifully memorable toasty flavors. Drink through 2028. |