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| Community Tasting Notes (average 93 pts. and median of 92 pts. in 4 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by aquacongas on 3/3/2019 & rated 97 points: Richard Juhlin Top 100 Day 1 @ Gustav Zürich (Restaurant Gustav Zürich): Not blind, one of the best wines of the lunch
This is just the regular vintage of Bollinger.
Like a subtle and elegant Whisky,but not so oxidative. Fresh, honey, some vanilla and dried fruits. Some lime, toffee and almonds. 97-98 (2316 views) | | | Tasted by Robert Pavlovich on 10/20/2016: Burgundy, Barolo Dinner @ BRERA, Los Angeles (Officine BRERA): Tart, sour apple, orange rind, brioche, petrol, and much more on the nose. Solid acidity still, though not very fresh, and not a lot of fruit left either. Falls off a bit toward the end but not without some grace. Most of the interest is on the complex, aromatic nose. Would recommend drinking soon. (3499 views) | | | Tasted by Dubie on 6/16/2013 & rated 92 points: As you would expect, this is more still than sparkling. The colour reminded of my kids' "apple iced tea", which was somewhat surprising to me, but then quite characteristic of Bollinger's of the time. It drank older than it is, perhaps I would have given it another 20y if tasted blind. No bubbles left. Perhaps provenance had not been ideal for this bottle, as there was an international strip label on it (I drank it in Asia). But expectations set aside (actually I had none), the wine was quite lovely, and the bottle opened up during the 60 minutes we were able to keep it in our glasses. Oily, toasted, light apricots. I am not a Bollinger fan generally, so am probably a lot harsher than most. (4976 views) | | | Tasted by don_quichotte on 2/26/2013 & rated 90 points: Christopher Prain's Mature Burgundy Dinner @ Ten Bells (Upstairs @ The Ten Bells): Apple, a tad of oxidative note. Old champagn-y, in a good way. Good but probably more because of the "wow - 46 years old and still going" factor more than any hedonistic properties. (5895 views) |
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U.S. Importer (add'l info)Champagne Blend"Champagne blend" is a classic grape blend that typically includes Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and/or Pinot Meunier in any proportions.
However, this blend can also include Arbane, Fromenteau (Pinot Gris), Petit Meslier and/or Pinot Blanc as well.France Vins de France (Office National Interprofessionnel des Vins ) | Pages Vins, Directory of French Winegrowers | French Wine (Wikipedia)
Wine Scholar Guild vintage ratings
2018 vintage: "marked by a wet spring, a superb summer and a good harvest"
2019 vintage reports
2021: "From a general standpoint, whether for white, rosé or red wines, 2021 is a year marked by quality in the Rhône Valley Vineyards. Structured, elegant, fresh and fruity will be the main keywords for this new vintage."
2022 harvest: idealwine.info | wine-searcher.comChampagne Le Champagne (Le comité interprofessionnel du vin de Champagne) | Grandes Marques & Maisons de Champagne (Union des Maisons de Champagne)
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Champagne - The French region of Champagne (including the cities of Rheims, Épernay, and Aÿ) was the first region in the world to make sparkling wine in any quantity. Today, the name of the region is synonymous with the finest of all sparkling wines, and wine-making traditions of Champagne have become role models for sparkling wine producers, worldwide. Surprisingly, the region of Champagne is now responsible for only one bottle in 12 of all sparkling wine produced. Styles of champagne range in sweetness ranging from an extra brut or brut 0, to the basic brut to demi sec to doux; some houses produce single vintage champagnes and others produce non-vintage (or incorporate wines/grapes of multiple vintages), often to preserve a specific taste; combinations of grape varietals; and colors, including a rosé. There are several sub-appellations, including the Valley of the Marnes river running from Épernay west, Massif de Saint-Thierry north and west of Rheims, Valley of the Ardre, the Mountains of Rheims (between Rheims and Épernay), Côte des Blancs, Côte de Sézanne, and Côte des Bar in the South. Champagne wine only uses three grape varietals (cépages): Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier.ChampagneThe vineyards of Champagne on weinlagen-info |
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