Bollinger Grande Annee 2000
Price £79.20
Stock Level: 3
| Grape: | Pinot Noir 70%, Chardonnay 30% |
| Strength: | 12% |
| Style: | Medium Dry |
| Size: | 750ml |
| Cellar Notes: | The House of Bollinger only produces vintage champagnes in exceptional years, when the grapes have reached a perfect quality and maturity with a perfect balance between the acids and sugars. Hence the denomination "Grande Année" given to this champagne which, unlike the "Special Cuvée", is only produced from grapes of that particular harvest. The grape supply comes only from grands crus and premiers crus vineyards of Champagne, 16 different crus are used in the assemblage of the Grande Année, 75 % from grands crus and 25 % from premiers crus. These were mainly from the villages of Aÿ, Bouzy, Louvois, Verzenay, Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, Mesnil s/Oger, Oger, Cuis, Cramant and Chouilly. |
| Appearance: | Deep gold nectar with endless bubbles |
| Aromas: | Big and powerful, this Champagne emits a pine aroma initially, exhibiting fine concentration and complexity |
| Palate: | Rich, with some honey, nut and toast flavours, it has enough acidity to keep it lively and fresh. Typically 'Bollinger' style of concentrated, complex layers and a soft finish. |
| Serving Notes: | Best enjoyed on its own as a digestif or dessert, however also fantastic with dishes such as these: steamed fish fillets with scallion-ginger oil, grilled asparagus with saffron aioli. |
Vineyard: Bollinger
The House of Bollinger was created, in 1829, in Aÿ, through the exciting partnership of two eminent men, Admiral Athanase-Louis-Emmanuel, the Count of Villermont, who owned vines on the Montagne de Reims, and Jacques-Joseph-Placide Bollinger, his son-in-law. It has since become one of the most respected and consistent of champagne houses, producing full bodied champagnes with great longevity and grace.
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