Ratings
WA 98 · VM 96 · WS 97 · RJ 97 · JS 99 · JD 98 · TWI 98 · DC 97
Identity
| Producer | Bollinger |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Color | White |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Golden |
| Aroma | Honey, apricot, toasted bread, brioche, dried pear, tangerine oil, hazelnut, dried flowers, chamomile |
| Palate | Complex, powerful, phenolic tannin structure, creamy texture, notable depth and textural intensity |
| Finish | Long, saline, with hazelnut predominance and remarkable length |
| Food Pairing | Seafood, shellfish, poultry, creamy cheeses, nuts |
| Serving Temp | 8-10°C |
Profile
Sweetness (1-5)
AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Complexity (1-5)
AVERAGE
Acidity (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
LOW
Interesting facts
| R.D. stands for Récemment Dégorgé (Recently Disgorged). The 2008 vintage is aged exceptionally long on lees (14 years) and is the first R.D. aged in the '1846' Bollinger bottle. Bollinger produces most of its own grapes, with Pinot Noir representing 60% of vineyards. |
Logistics
| Barcode | 1240521 |
| Weight | N/A |
| Cork | natural cork |