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BOLLINGER, LA GRANDE ANNEE, 2008
CHAMPAGNE
" Bollinger's 2008 Grande Année is superb, with aromas of crisp orchard fruits, ripe lemons, honeycomb, warm cookies, dried white flowers and a delicate top note of walnut and fino sherry. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, broad and vinous, with a beautifully refined mousse, superb core concentration, incisive acids and an extremely elegant blend of Bollinger's oxidative style signatures with fresh, vibrant fruit. The finish is long, precise and chalky. " - Robert Parker
CHARACTERISTICS
| CLASSIFICATION | Champagne |
| GRAPE VARIETIES | 71% of pinot noir, 29% of chardonnay |
| AROMAS |
Crunchy orchard fruits, ripe lemons, honeycomb, warm cookies, dried white flowers, nuts, sherry fino |
| FOOD AND WINE PAIRING | Bigorre black ham, scallops, poultry in cream sauce |
| WINEMAKING | The alcoholic fermentation takes place in small old barrels and the wines are aged for at least 36 months. |
| BOTTLE SIZE | 75 CL |
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BOLLINGER, LA GRANDE ANNEE, 2008
Détail du vignoble
| AGRICULTURE | Sustainable |
| GRAPE VARIETIES | Pinot noir, meunier, chardonnay |
| VINEYARD SURFACE AREA | 178 hectares |
| ANNUAL PRODUCTION | 2,550,000 bottles |
| HARVEST | Manual |
| SOIL | Grands and premiers crus divided into 7 main vineyards: Aÿ, Avenay, Tauxières, Louvois, Verzenay, Cuis, Champvoisy |
Histoire et anecdotes
Founded in 1829 in Aÿ, the Bollinger Champagne House is an independent, family-owned company. It was born from the meeting between Athanase de Villermont - an aristocrat and owner of vineyards in Champagne -, Joseph Bollinger - a German wine merchant - and Paul Renaudin - a Champagne enthusiast -. In 1837, Joseph Bollinger married Louise-Charlotte, Athanase's daughter, and his descendants took over the House until 2007. Today, the governance of the house is entrusted to Charles-Armand de Belenet.
Caractéristiques
CHARACTERISTICS
| CLASSIFICATION | Champagne |
| GRAPE VARIETIES | 71% of pinot noir, 29% of chardonnay |
| AROMAS |
Crunchy orchard fruits, ripe lemons, honeycomb, warm cookies, dried white flowers, nuts, sherry fino |
| FOOD AND WINE PAIRING | Bigorre black ham, scallops, poultry in cream sauce |
| WINEMAKING | The alcoholic fermentation takes place in small old barrels and the wines are aged for at least 36 months. |
| BOTTLE SIZE | 75 CL |
