Bollinger Champagne, R.D.,France, White – Brut, 75cl

Description

Blend of the 2007 vintage 

70% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay.

14 crus: 91% Grands crus and 9% Premiers crus.

Exclusive use of the cuvée. Fermentation entirely in oak barrels.

Only the very best vintages are elevated to the level of Bollinger R.D.: the 2007 vintage is characterised by remarkable precision and energy.

Maturation 

A very long maturation, more than four times longer than required by the appellation, for an infinite array of flavours: a true wine alchemy.

Maturation carried out under natural cork.

Recent disgorgement 

Bollinger R.D. is released only a few months after it is disgorged.

This recent disgorgement guarantees the remarkable freshness of the wine.

Dosage 

Very low: “Extra Brut””, 3 grammes per litre.

 

Sensations:

To the eye  

Intense shimmers of gold.

To the nose 

Complex on the nose with aromas of honey and brioche. This is followed by a host of spices (ginger, cumin, caraway and more), before evolving into notes of mirabelle plum, dried apricot and fresh hazelnut.

On the palate 

A lively and clean opening that reveals notes of white plum, walnut and aniseed. Its freshness is beautiful and its tension incredible.

 

Pairings:

Pairings based on saffron, the ingredient selected to highlight the Bollinger R.D. 2007 cuvée:
Langoustine with a saffron-infused vinaigrette – Fillet of halibut in a saffron crust – Bresse chicken with a saffron and ginger sauce.

 

Our advice:

In order to showcase its unique style, we recommend serving Bollinger R.D. at a temperature of 8°C, then to appreciate the evolution of its aromas over the course of the tasting.

There are two different experiences possible.

The first entails a discovery of Bollinger R.D. during the same year of its disgorgement. In this case, the wine expresses a specific aromatic range, with complex fruity notes.

The alternative experience involves leaving Bollinger R.D. for several more years to mature in the cellar, which then reveals the depth of aromas characteristic of the finest vintages.