Ratings
WA 98 · VM 96 · WS 97 · RJ 97 · JS 99 · JD 98 · TWI 98 · DC 97
Identity
| Producer | Bollinger |
| Year | 2008 |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Grapes | 70% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay |
| Color | White |
| Sweetness | Extra Brut |
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 |
| Aging Potential | 2023-2048 |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| ABV % | 12.5 |
| Total Acidity | N/A |
| Sugar (g/l) | 3.00 |
| pH | N/A |
| Aging Process | 14 years on lees in bottle |
| Fermentation | Traditional bottle fermentation |
Terroir
| Altitude (m) | N/A |
| Soil | N/A |
| Vine Age | N/A |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | N/A |
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 |