Bollinger 'La Grande Annee' Champagne Rose 2014

La Grande Année Rosé is another expression of La Grande Année – one of the greatest Champagne – featuring all the traditional expertise of Champagne Bollinger: vinification in barrels, riddling and disgorging performed entirely by hand. All this rigorous work and craftsmanship comes together to make La Grande Année Rosé a truly handmade cuvée. La Grande Annee Rose 2014 is the fruit of a blend of La Grande Annee 2014 and a unique Red Wine from the Côte aux Enfants. This emblematic plot in Ay, one of Bollinger’s single plots, is vinified in red only when the grape maturation is optimal, a rarity that contributes to the quality of the wine produced. An assembly of 19 crus, mostly in Aÿ and Verzenay for Pinot Noir and Chouilly and Oiry for the Chardonnay, 5% of Red Wine was then added after disgorgement. Fermentation takes place entirely in oak barrels. It is cellar aged, sealed with a natural cork, for over twice as long as required by appellation. The dosage is moderate, 8 grams per litre. A real mosaic of fruit: aromas of raspberry, wild strawberries, cherries, etc. Notes of peach and quince complete this fruity bouquet. This wine is characterised by its creamy effervescence, splendid volume in the mouth and long aromatic persistence. Its wonderful acidity and sea-air characteristics appear alongside flavours of orchard fruits and berries. La Grande Annee Rose 2014 is refined and beautifully rounded, enhancing the most exceptional gastronomic experiences for truly perfect pairings. To showcase its unique style, bouquet and aromas, we recommended serving between 8 and 10°C. You can enjoy La Grande Annee Rose 2014 now, or choose to age it in your cellar. Vinous: 97Pts; Falstaff: 97Pts; Robert Parker: 96Pts; Wine Spectator: 96Pts; Wine Enthusiast: 95Pts