Bollinger

La Grande Année 2015 | Bottle 75cl

Description

Champagne Bollinger's La Grande Année 2015 is an exceptional vintage, the result of a hot summer tempered by regular rains in early August, ensuring optimal ripeness and preserved acidity. This vintage, marked by perfect balance, offers a rich, expressive texture and a promising future.

The production of Bollinger's La Grande Année 2015 champagne

The terroir & the plot

This Grande Année is made from 11 prestigious crus: Pinot Noir (60%) from Verzenay, Aÿ, and Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, and Chardonnay (40%) from Chouilly and Avize, all on chalky soils, which give the cuvée structure and finesse.

Vinification

Fermentation takes place exclusively in oak barrels, symbolizing Bollinger's unique style (with an in-house cooper). The cuvée ages for more than twice the legal minimum in the cellar, under cork, with a second fermentation in the bottle for more than eight years on racks. Disgorging is done by hand and the dosage is 8 g/L.

Tasting notes

• Appearance

  Deep pale gold with slightly coppery highlights, refined and creamy effervescence.

• Nose

  Delicate aromas of stone fruits (grey apple, mirabelle plum, plum), followed by a hint of honey, then red fruits (blackberry, cherry), accompanied by exotic nuances of mango, vanilla and fine wood.

• Palate

  A fleshy attack, generous textures reminiscent of mirabelle plum jam, notes of chocolate and citrus on the long finish, punctuated by mineral nuances (slate, schist).

Serving suggestions

Appetizer bites

• Foie gras and caramelized apple toast
• Mushrooms with parsley
• Canapés with candied citrus fruits

Main dishes

• Duck breast with red fruit sauce
• Sautéed wild mushrooms
• Pan-fried foie gras with orange chutney

Desserts

• Dark chocolate soufflé
• Blood orange citrus salad
• Almond and orange tartlet

Storing this champagne

The 2015 La Grande Année vintage should be stored horizontally, between 10 and 12°C, away from vibrations and light.

Aging potential

Ready to drink now, it will evolve elegantly until 2042, according to critics.

For what occasions?

La Grande Année 2015 is a prestigious cuvée, ideal for important occasions, gourmet meals, or pairing with fine foods.