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| Community Tasting Notes (average 93.1 pts. and median of 94 pts. in 159 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Musigny1955 on 6/2/2022 & rated 95 points: {Bought by EB on release, drunk with EB, AW, TS} "Just the right side of oxidation" with insane complexity and brioche elements; austere style. [brief note] (1304 views) | | | Tasted by Mchiarot on 11/27/2021: quite vinous, still life, but faded fast. Needed 10 minutes for what we thought was bret to blow off, and then it became very interesting with nutts, and dried fruit, but the bubbles were fading fast. Beautiful amber/brown in glass. I like it, but this is not for everyone (2145 views) | | | Tasted by Mchiarot on 11/21/2021: vinous. Faded quickly. I actually liked this 31 year old champagne, but I think most would not. Very nutty, leather, fine bubbles, but still so much to enjoy(IMHO) in this elder statesman. (1989 views) | | | Tasted by GuyWen on 9/24/2021 & rated 86 points: Betyg 4. Inte den upplevelsen jag förväntat. (2184 views) | | | Tasted by vetty on 9/1/2021 & rated 94 points: compare to the 95 La Grande Année, this bottle has less bubble but more flavor intensity. (2280 views) | | | Tasted by hprphf on 8/31/2021 & rated 94 points: Cellar Farewell? (Comilonas): Orange rind in color, superbly fresh, deep in flavors, subtle sweetness, mellow acidity. Very consistent vintage for Champagne. 94-95 (1819 views) | | | Tasted by Tom Henriksveen on 4/20/2021 flawed bottle: Gone..... (1322 views) | | | Tasted by Benoit Hardy on 1/29/2021 & rated 95 points: Nose on orange peels, honey and caramel. The effervescence is ethereal.
In the mouth, it is the power that strikes above all. But a mastered power, with a very smooth touch. The material is ample, it is of an incredible density and it lines the palate gently.
The balance is very harmonious, with an acidity that tends the material, it is both intense and chiseled, winey as you want.
The wine is totally loose, it expresses itself fully, with fullness.
The finish is magnificent
A great RD for me. (1697 views) | | | Tasted by Derek Darth Taster on 6/24/2020 & rated 94 points: Tasted blind. Drank in Gabriel Standart.
Appearance is clear, medium intensity, amber gold colour. Tiny bit of bubbles. Thin legs.
Nose meidum+ intensity, with aromas of small enoki mushrooms, bruised brown apples, cider, earth. With more air, rancio, nuts, slight oyster-shell and brine. Developed.
On the palate, dry, medium+ acidity, medium- alcohol (12%), medium body. Medium+ flavour intensity, with flavours of brown apples, vinous red apples, deep red cherries, enoki mushrooms, earth, honeyed nut, biscuit, apple cider. Medium+ finish.
Very good quality. Vinous character of Pinot Noir on display with aged characteristics and nice complement of oxidativeness without being overwhelming. Time to drink up and enjoy. Tethering on the edge of going downhill. (2120 views) | | | Tasted by Mchiarot on 1/26/2020 flawed bottle: sadly oxidized (2130 views) | | | Tasted by Burgnick on 9/6/2019 & rated 94 points: Nutty with toast, breadcrumb, brioche and yellow fruit. Ripe but balanced with good acidity. Complex and flavourful. Drinking wonderfully. (2705 views) | | | Tasted by DSo on 9/5/2019 & rated 95 points: One of the best champagnes I had this year. Deep and rich, nose of lemon, sugarcane, honey, complex structure but integrated very well, support with good acidity. A very good aged champagne. (2201 views) | | | Tasted by Alex G. on 5/31/2019: Somewhat maderized, peach, soft/faint bubbles. (2250 views) | | | Tasted by logos on 12/20/2018 & rated 92 points: limpid, medium gold. strong, smoky flavour, softens into extremely complex melange of finely honed notes. fresh, lively finish, with smoky remains (2570 views) | | | Tasted by tcosgriff on 11/22/2018 & rated 98 points: Orange-gold color with a very pronounced bouquet of dried apricots with a bit of dilute vinegar and just hints of brioche. Wonderful complexity and depth with excellent balance, nice supporting acidity, and a very long finish. Bubbles very fleeting. Truly exceptional and a good match for our Thanksgiving meal. It was followed by a monumental Fortunate Son Cabernet, and an over-the-hill Zind-Humbrecht Goldert Vendange Tardive. Fortunately, a second bottle of the dessert wine was very good. Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. (2049 views) | | | Tasted by tcosgriff on 6/3/2018 & rated 95 points: Burnished gold color with a bouquet and flavor of dried apricots, toasted brioche, and a bit of dilute balsamic vinegar. Not much effervescence. Very compelling with good depth and nuance and a long finish. Better than the last bottle. Nothing beats Champagne, one of life's great pleasures. (2689 views) | | | Tasted by Remony on 5/19/2018 flawed bottle: Opened on my 70th. Both bottles (my last two) hopelessly oxidised, and poured away. Happily not a metaphor for a wasted life! (2001 views) | | | Tasted by TinMan on 5/18/2018 & rated 96 points: Effervescence is reduced compared to "normal" Champagnes but, oh, what a wine! Light, airy, rocky, with a wonderful deep funky and well-balanced undertone. Enjoy. (2456 views) | | | Tasted by The Vines That Bind on 12/30/2017 & rated 92 points: [Magnum] Was a little nervous that the colour was a shade dark at the start, but this opened into a very fresh and ripe nose with citrus fruit, lots of lees, nice brioche, and some vanilla oak. Good energy and tension still. Rich and creamy palate packs a whallop of fruit but also has nice secondary notes of hazelnut and marzipan in addition to the brioche. Not overly savory yet, still ripe, overall delicious and an excellent bottle. (2591 views) | | | Tasted by Jesper Jelse on 12/24/2016 & rated 96 points: Stellar, voluptuous Champagne. Round toast & mushrooms together with marzipan. You go in a time capsule when drinking this wine. It had oxidated a tiny bit too much, but the taste is something for the books. I drank this together with caviar, oysters and Mozart chocolate paired with a beautiful blonde for desert. (4443 views) | | | Tasted by tinybubbles on 11/23/2016 & rated 91 points: Starting to oxidize but not yet over the hill. Drink now before all nuance is lost. 91- (4186 views) | | | Tasted by tcosgriff on 9/18/2016 & rated 92 points: Beautiful golden color, which shimmered in the crystal coupes. Bubbles mostly gone. Lovely big bouquet and flavor of toast and nuts with a hint of dilute balsamic vinegar, and a bit of sharpness in the finish. This wine may have peaked and you should probably drink it up. The Bollinger RD is one of the cult Champagnes that I put on my tasting list many years ago. Young Champagne is good, but old Champagne is even better. (4190 views) | | | Tasted by mcphatlc on 7/29/2016 & rated 96 points: John's Goodbye Dinner (take 1) (Le Coq Rico, NYC): Wow! So aromatic and "pungent" (dan). Loads of apples (bruised and baked), nuts, vanilla. A huge Champagne with richness and density. Apples on apples with cloves and bright bright acid. Great now and a great counterpart to chicken terrine and foie gras. (4629 views) | | | Tasted by gretsch2holton on 5/3/2016 & rated 92 points: While this has oxidized as much as you would expect, it's an incredible wine. Deep, rich flavors include pleasant earth tones. Incredible balance makes it joy to drink with veal, duck, or roast chx. Enjoyed! (4584 views) | | | Tasted by Burgaddict on 3/16/2016 & rated 95 points: Just another evening between work in Leiden: Oxidative nose with truffel, marzupan, mushroom. Taste stone fruit, again oxidative tones, with lovely and energetic acidic and mineral backbone. The balance of this wine is impressive. (3472 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
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Vinous, Cellar Favorite: 1990 Bollinger R.D. Extra Brut (Jan 2016) (1/1/2016)
(Bollinger Extra Brut R.d.) Subscribe to see review text. | By John Gilman
View From the Cellar, May/Jun 2014, Issue #51, The Annual Champagne and Sparkling Wine Report: Augmented This Year By a Week on The Ground in Champagne
(Bollinger R.D. Brut (Aÿ)) Login and sign up and see review text. | By Jancis Robinson, MW
JancisRobinson.com (7/8/2011)
(Bollinger, RD Champagne White) Subscribe to see review text. | By Brad Baker
Champagne Warrior, November 2009, Issue #4, Tasting Notes/Wine Reviews
(Bollinger RD - disgorged 2001) Login and sign up and see review text. | By Brad Baker
Champagne Warrior, November 2009, Issue #4, Tasting Notes/Wine Reviews
(Bollinger RD - disgorged 2003) Login and sign up and see review text. | By Brad Baker
Champagne Warrior, November 2009, Issue #4, Tasting Notes/Wine Reviews
(Bollinger RD - disgorged 2004) Login and sign up and see review text. | By John Gilman
View From the Cellar, May/Jun 2008, Issue #15, Recently Tasted Champagne and Sparkling Wines
(Bollinger R.D.) Login and sign up and see review text. | By John Kapon
Vintage Tastings, A Double Dose of the ROPP (7/5/2006)
(Bollinger RD) Login and sign up and see review text. | By John Gilman
View From the Cellar, May/Jun 2006, Issue #3, Recently Tasted Champagne: Non-Vintage and Vintages 2000-1964; Today’s Bi-Polar World of Bubbly
(Bollinger “R. D.”) Login and sign up and see review text. | By Stephen Tanzer
Vinous, November/December 2002, IWC Issue #105
(Bollinger Champagne RD Extra Brut) Subscribe to see review text. | By Richard Jennings
RJonWine.com (3/14/2004)
(Bollinger Champagne R.D. Extra Brut) From magnum - elegant yeasty nose; elegant, stately, creamy palate with subtle citrus, nutty edges; medium-plus finish 94 points |
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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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Sub-Region:
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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