One is immediately seduced by a forceful sensation, and inviting savoury prescence, affirming a radiant, ample and fleshley fruitiness. This generosity grows, stretching to a firmness of carmelised and almost mineralised citrus fruits. 31% Chardonnay, 38% Pinot Noir, 31% Pinor Meunier.
Veuve Clicquot Vintage Réserve
The "biggest" Champagne from Veuve Clicquot, appreciated for its robust structure and outstanding aging potential. Veuve Clicquot's esteemed vintage Champagne is balanced and full-bodied. Produced in small quantities in exceptional years, it reflects the best characteristics of the vintage as well as the quality of Veuve Clicquot's top-rated vineyards.
The color is a deep gold, with hints of green hues. The sparkle is lively and persistent. The nose is expressive and complex. The first impressions are of citrus, yellow fruit (peach, apricot, mirabelle plum) together with subtle dry fruit aromas (hazelnut, almond) and spices (cinnamon, vanilla, honey). In the mouth it is very full and well structured. And for its age, it is still dominated by freshness, truly representative of the 1996 vintage. The wine shows wonderful richness and intensity, and a remarkable balance that should age well
Intensely rich and biscuity, yeasty nose. Powerful flavours of toasted nuts, wild fruits and creme brulee abound, balanced with lively acidity
The House of Bollinger only produces vintage champagnes in exceptional years, when the grapes have reached a perfect quality and maturity with a perfect balance between the acids and sugars. Hence the denomination "Grande Année" given to this champagne which, unlike the "Special Cuvée", is only produced from grapes of that particular harvest.
The Bollinger Grande Année remains, however, a blended wine from crus and grape varieties. In this sense it too carries the expression of the House style. However, in this case, the style is also dependent on the characteristics of the given vintage. It is the best wine Bollinger can produce in an individual year by exposing its particular character.
