Ratings
D95
Awards
NZIWS Gold 2018 · NZIWS Gold 2019 · NZIWS Gold 2021 · NZIWS Double Gold 2020
Identity
| Producer | Bollinger |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Grapes | 60% Pinot Noir, 25% Chardonnay, 15% Pinot Meunier |
| Color | White |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | golden |
| Aroma | ripe fruit, spicy aromas, roasted apples, apple compote, peaches, brioche, fresh walnut |
| Palate | structured, long, vivacious, creamy texture, balanced freshness and depth |
| Finish | long, elegant, spicy, chalky texture |
| Food Pairing | sushi, sashimi, shellfish, poultry, white meat, parmesan, prosciutto |
| Serving Temp | 10 - 12 |
| Aging Potential | 3 - 5 years |
| Serving Glassware | Tulip |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| ABV % | 12.0 |
| Aging Process | Aged a minimum of 3 years on lees; reserve wines aged 5-15 years in magnums; fermentation partly in oak barrels |
| Fermentation | Fermentation in oak barrels and stainless steel tanks depending on vintage |
Terroir
| Clay-limestone soils, gravel, and chalk |
Interesting facts
| Official purveyor to the British Royal Court since 1884; favored by James Bond (Agent 007); family-owned since 1829; uses traditional methods including barrel fermentation and long aging on lees. |
Logistics
| Barcode | 3052853085526 |
| Cork | natural cork |