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Bollinger’s resilient Blanc de Noirs emerges from a traumatic harvest

Bollinger’s resilient Blanc de Noirs emerges from a traumatic harvest

⏱ 1 min read The Short Version After surviving spring frosts and sunburned grapes, Bollinger’s 2021 Blanc de Noirs turns a traumatic harvest into a triumph. By blending lean fruit with nearly half reserve wines from legendary vintages, they’ve traded easy perfection for sophisticated, hard-won complexity. In This Article A battle against the elementsComplexity through strategic blending This is worth savoring: resilience often tastes better than ease. While many Champagne houses struggle to find their footing after weather volatility, Bollinger has just released PNAYC21, the seventh iteration of its Pinot Noir series. This release follows the sun-drenched perfection of the…
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Bollinger’s 2018 La Grande Année: A Warm Vintage’s Bold Arrival

Bollinger’s 2018 La Grande Année: A Warm Vintage’s Bold Arrival

There’s something brewing in the heart of Champagne—a warm vintage’s triumphant return, heralded by Bollinger’s 2018 La Grande Année Brut and Rosé. These wines, part of a trilogy poised to rival the legendary 1988–1990 era, are more than just bottles; they’re a testament to resilience, terroir, and the art of patience. Unveiled at a lavish dinner in Aÿ, the event was a masterclass in pairing, storytelling, and the quiet power of time. The 2018 vintage, shaped by a wet winter, a late budburst, and a scorching summer, delivered grapes with unprecedented concentration and balance. Bollinger’s Brut, a 66% Pinot Noir,…
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