Bollinger Grande Annee Brut Champagne 1997
Vintage
from Champagne, France
winemaker's 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 Bollinger Grande Année remains, however, a blended wine from crus and grape varieties. In this sense it too carries the expression of the House style. However, in this case, the style is also dependent on the characteristics of the given vintage. It is the best wine Bollinger can produce in an individual year by exposing its particular character.
"Fine depth and complexity in both aromas and flavors. Citrus, ginger, vanilla, whole-grain bread and nut elements combine for a harmonious presentation. Full-bodied, yet sophisticated and lively. A long, luxurious finish. Drink now through 2015." - Wine Spectator
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A Customer - Norway
Smell of citrus fruits and yeast. Soft on the palate, fine mousse, taste of ripe yellow apples, fresh acidity. Bollinger Grande Année in a relatively light vintage, ready for drinking.
Five out of six on the dice.
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