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Bollinger La Côte aux Enfants Pinot Noir

The Champagne region originally owed its fame to its red wines. A favourite of King Henri IV, the Pinot Noirs from the town of Aÿ were the most popular wines of the French court. La Côte aux Enfants comes from a slope just outside Aÿ. Jacques Bollinger himself reconstituted it patiently, at the beginning of the 20th century, from over 50 differently owned plots! Today, Bollinger owns all four hectares of the legendary and iconic plot. A secret production that was vinified in the traditional Burgundy style à la bourguignonne, 100% pinot noir from Aÿ, from the “La Côte aux Enfants” plot, with a third harvested as whole clusters (vendange entière). Burgundian vinification. Aged for eight months in small oak barrels. A secret production reserved for the greatest vintages. The wine has a lovely burgundy colour. The nose offers aromas of black cherry, redcurrant and blackcurrant, alongside spiced notes. A wonderful aromatic intensity. Elegant on the palate, with supple tannins, revealing a wonderful balance between red and black fruit flavours, complemented by notes of violet and leather. La Côte aux Enfants 2016 is a wine destined for connoisseurs seeking out an unexpected wine from the Champagne region. This wine is surprisingly concentrated and powerful. To fully appreciate its unique style, bouquet and aromas, we recommend serving La Côte aux Enfants 2016 between 15-20 degrees Celsius. La Côte aux Enfants 2016 has a great ageing potential.

Bollinger B16 Champagne

Product Description: Bollinger B16 is a vintage Champagne shaped by the contrasts of the 2016 season, a year that tested the limits of the region and highlighted the resilience of the Maison. Drawn largely from late-ripening Grand and Premier Cru sites in the Montagne de Reims, the wine reflects a blend of approximately 73 percent Pinot Noir and 27 percent Chardonnay, showing a refined tension between depth and clarity. Fermentation in oak barrels and more than seven years on lees give the wine its poised texture and subtle complexity. The 2016 growing season moved from cold, wet conditions and spring frosts to an intense late summer, concentrating flavours while reducing yields. Bollinger’s decision to focus on structured Pinot Noir from its strongest terroirs brings definition and drive, supported by Chardonnay that adds lift and detail. Manual riddling and disgorgement preserve the precision of the blend, while the extra brut dosage of 4 g/L maintains transparency and restraint. B16 steps away from Bollinger’s more muscular cuvées and leans into purity and finesse. The black and white bottle echoes the vintage’s interplay of delicacy and depth, presenting a Champagne that feels composed, textural and finely etched. It is well suited to dishes that highlight clean lines and gentle richness such as oysters, scallops or lightly poached seafood. Tasting Notes NOSE – Floral and lifted Hawthorn and acacia with white stone fruit, bergamot and subtle almond. PALATE – Silky and precise Pear and yellow plum with citrus zest, candied lemon and a mineral edge supported by gentle saline tension. FINISH – Long and mineral Persistent and elegant with refined salinity and a lingering chalky line. Reviews & Accolades “A sophisticated champagne with extremely refined character and linear phenolics that give it length and class. It's medium-bodied with grapefruit and apples as well as pie crust. Bright acidity at the end.” - James Suckling, 96 points “Supple and already blooming, with a spicy and lush nose from oak and a salty tang.” - Essi Avellan MW, 94–96 points “Lively and more floral than many a Bollinger champagne, almost transparent and filigree with marked but not excessive acidity.” - Jancis Robinson MW, 17.5/20 Finer Details: Style - Champagne Varietal - Pinot Noir Chardonnay Country - France Region - Champagne Vintage - 2016 Bottle Size - 750ml ABV - 12%

Bollinger La Cote Aux Enfants Pinot Noir, Ay, Champagne

Bollinger PN VZ 19 Champagne

Product Description: This cuvée represents the union of tradition and innovation, with each release of Bollinger’s PN series acting as a tribute to the House’s history and expertise. With its moderate dosage of 6 grams per litre and an extended maturation period far surpassing the AOC requirements, PN VZ19 offers a wine that not only respects its heritage but also pushes the boundaries of Champagne-making. PN VZ19’s elegance and vibrant acidity make it an ideal companion to dishes with delicate flavours and a touch of richness. Consider pairing it with Breton lobster, roasted summer vegetables, or a spiced tomato juice for a harmonious dining experience. Maker: Since 1829, Champagne Bollinger has been making great wines with a powerful, refined and complex style, expressing the aromas of the fruit in all its dimensions. This truly unique taste is the result of a particular affinity for the elegance of pinot noir, uncompromising excellence, an exceptional vineyard and traditional craftsmanship handed down through the generations with the utmost care since 1829. The story begins with Athanase de Villermont, who inherited a vast estate from his family on the outskirts of Aÿ. He instantly sensed the extraordinary potential of the wines of Champagne, but as a member of the aristocracy, he was forbidden from taking part in any commercial activity. Then he met Joseph “Jacques” Bollinger, who specialised in selling the wines of Champagne, and Paul Renaudin, a born-and-bred Champenois fascinated by the world of wine. On 6 February 1829, the company Renaudin-Bollinger & Cie was founded. Joseph was in charge of sales, while Paul oversaw the cellar. Athanase had founded a Champagne house that would transcend centuries. Through turbulent times including the phylloxera crisis throughout Europe's vineyards and World War I, Georges Bollinger, son of founder Jacques, steered the house with resilience and dedication. His son, Jacques Bollinger, continued the legacy, expanding the estate and modernising facilities while upholding Bollinger's exacting standards. After Jacques' passing, Madame Bollinger, known for her business acumen and global ambassadorship, navigated the post-war recovery and succession planning until 1971, ensuring the house thrived. Successive leaders like Claude d'Hautefeuille (appointed chairman from 1971) and Christian Bizot (1978) upheld Bollinger's legacy, with Ghislain de Montgolfier (1994) and Jérôme Philipon (2008) furthering its global stature and quality standards into the modern era. Since 2017, Charles-Armand de Belenet became Chief Executive Officer of Champagne Bollinger, embracing both tradition and innovation, maintaining its prestigious position in the Champagne world while fostering continued growth and excellence. Philosophy: Over the years, Bollinger has built its vineyards at the heart of the finest crus in Champagne. Champagne Bollinger’s 180 hectares of vines are made up of 85% Grand and Premier crus and are farmed by our teams of growers across 7 separate vineyards: Aÿ, Avenay, Tauxières, Louvois and Verzenay for pinot noir, around the Montagne de Reims, Cuis for chardonnay on the Côte des Blancs and Champvoisy for meunier in the Vallée de la Marne. Another of Bollinger’s distinctive features are two plots, the Clos Saint-Jacques and Chaudes Terres, which have never succumbed to phylloxera. These ungrafted vines are entirely tended by hand and reproduced using a form of layering called provignage, thereby providing the means to preserve this extraordinary heritage from which the very exclusive Vieilles Vignes Françaises cuvée is produced. With regards to sustainability. In 2012, Champagne Bollinger was the first wine house in France whose vineyards were certified as ‘High Environmental Value’ (HEV). Two years later, it was also the first to receive the Sustainable Viticulture in Champagne certification. These prestigious labels assure the highest standards in environmental practice. Herbicides have also been banned on our vineyards since 2016. Each and every day, the managers of Bollinger vineyards use natural techniques to limit the pressure on the soil. These include the establishment of cover crops, mulching and environmentally-friendly grazing. In addition to sustainability Champagne Bollinger is proud to have B Corp certification, maintaining its ongoing commitment to the Land but also to its people, and to its Bollinger's illustrious legacy. On the subject of legacy and preservation Bollinger is home to the last resident cooper of the Champagne region. Cooperage is a highly skilled craft: each one of Bollinger’s 4,000 aged barrels, of which some are nearly 100 years old, requires great attention. Learning to maintain this legacy in perfect condition requires rigorous training, which is why cooperage is a craft that must be passed on to younger generations. Bollinger attaches great importance to preserving this valuable expertise. Tasting Notes Nose Expressive, Fruity, Harmonious An aromatic symphony of orchard fruits, followed by enticing red and exotic fruit notes. The delicate yet expressive fragrance is both complex and ethereal. Palate Vibrant, Silky, Elegant The fruitiness from the nose is complemented by fresh Granny Smith apple acidity, mingled with the fleshy sweetness of vine peach and the vibrant tang of blood orange. The texture is smooth and silky, with a subtle touch of salinity, adding depth and complexity. Finish Complex, Saline, Lingering The finish is long and satisfying, with the wine’s inherent tension and mineral character leaving a lasting impression, offering a final flourish of complexity.

Bollinger PN VZ19