Ratings
TA 98 · JD 94 · RP 94 · D 95
Identity
| Producer | Bollinger |
| Year | 2019 |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Grapes | 100% Pinot Noir |
| Color | White |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Golden |
| Aroma | Exotic floral, spice, white blossoms, brioche, stewed fruit, graphite, roast apricot, scorched orange citrus, soft raspberry, toasty nougat, cocoa, dried pear |
| Palate | Mid-weight, silky texture, supple, elegant, persistent, tightly packed quality, balanced acidity, creamy texture, fine and delicate with tautness |
| Finish | Long, saline, expansive, subtle sweetness, persistent, elegant |
| Food Pairing | Ceviche, Sushi, Chicken dishes, Iberico ham, Lamb tagine |
| Serving Temp | 10-11 °C |
| Aging Potential | 12 years |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| ABV % | 12.5 |
| Total Acidity | N/A |
| Sugar (g/l) | 6.00 |
| pH | N/A |
| Aging Process | Aged twice as long as appellation rules require; includes reserve wines aged up to 15 years in magnums; lees aging approximately 3.5 years |
| Fermentation | Fermented equally in stainless steel and oak barrels; micro-oxygenation applied; long bottle aging |
Terroir
| Altitude (m) | N/A |
| Soil | chalk |
| Vine Age | N/A |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Grapes sourced mainly from Verzenay grand cru village and other Montagne de Reims terroirs, hand-harvested |
Interesting facts
| PN VZ19 is the fifth interpretation in an annual series focusing on one of Bollinger’s Pinot Noir crus, highlighting the Verzenay grand cru village. It is a Blanc de Noirs made from 100% Pinot Noir, designed to showcase terroir and the house's style. |
Logistics
| Barcode | 1240574 |
| Weight | 750 |
| Cork | natural cork |