Champagne Brut La Grande Année 2018 Bollinger Astuccio

Champagne Brut La Grande Année 2018 Bollinger

Champagne Brut La Grande Année 2018 Bollinger is a cuvée with a strong personality, expressing the style of the Maison and a vintage considered exceptional. It comes from a blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, with an authoritative and complex imprint, designed for those seeking a characterful, deep, and refined Champagne. Traditional vinification and a low dosage contribute to defining an elegant, gastronomic profile with great aromatic definition.

• TYPEAOC Champagne

• PRODUCTION AREA19 Crus, mainly Aÿ, Verzenay, and Mareuil-sur-Aÿ for Pinot Noir, Chouilly and Cuis for Chardonnay.

• GRAPE VARIETY66% Pinot Noir, 34% Chardonnay

• VINIFICATIONExclusive use of the cuvée. Fermentation entirely carried out in barrels. Remuage and dégorgement done by hand. Maturation under cork for a resting time in the cellar more than twice the regulations of the Denomination.

• COLORGolden yellow, a sign of the wine's maturity as well as the vinification methods of Bollinger.

• AROMAInitially, fresh citrus and Granny Smith apple emerge, all elevated by notes of fruits such as white peach, apricot, and Mirabelle plum. Later in the glass, it reveals hints of fresh almonds, bread crumb, and acacia. These aromas come together in perfect balance around a guiding line of citrus and mineral notes that blend with delicate hints of white peony.

• PAIRINGSTuna carpaccio, pickled Daikon, white carrot and fennel with lemongrass, nasturtium flower, and nasturtium jus. Veal medallion sautéed with garlic and sage, white lentils with shiitake and young white onions, green jus with olive oil and chervil. Herb Tome de Montagne. Poached Comice pear in black tea/hibiscus syrup, verbena sorbet.

• TASTEStructured and balanced, on the palate it reveals notes of fruit compote and quince. The wine's texture evolves and gradually merges into a creamy effervescence.