Bollinger 'Vieilles Vignes Francaises' Champagne 2007
In the early 20th century, the vines of Champagne were destroyed by phylloxera. In order to fight the devastating insect, everything had to be replanted using American rootstock. Everything, except two Bollinger plots in Ay classified as Grand cru which remained untoucheDecanter: Chaudes Terres and Clos St Jacques. To this day, these two plots are grown the traditional way, following the ‘provignage’ method, worked by hand and even sometimes with the help of a cart-horse. Bollinger ‘Vieilles Vignes Francaises’ (‘French Old Vines’) is a symbol of a bygone era: an extraordinary and moving legacy. Only about 3,000 bottles are produced on the best years.
The pinot-based fruit underlying this wine is in evidence because there is an abundance of citrus, baked bread and floral characters that include rose and acacia blossom scents on the utterly transfixing nose, there are also background wisps of various red berry nuances. There is a wonderful and beguiling texture to strikingly complex, intense and vibrant flavors that possess a highly refined mouth feel thanks to the ultra-fine bead of the supporting mousse that shapes the focused and gorgeously long finale that is agreeably dry but not really austere. I was knocked out not only but the texture but also the imposing depth and while these two elements render the ’07 VVF approachable, it’s clear that this should generously repay extended keeping. In short, this is a genuinely great effort.
Richard Juhlin: 98Pts; Allen MeadoWine Spectator: 97Pts; Vinous: 94Pts; Jancis Robinson: 19/20Pts
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Bollinger 'Vieilles Vignes Francaises' Champagne 2007
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Alcohol Level: 12.00%
Size: 750ml
Brand: Bollinger
Country:France
Family: Sparkling Wine
Grape Variety: Pinot Noir & Blends
Vintage: 2007
Region: Champagne
Full-bodied
Citrus
Oaky
Apricot
Apple
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