Bollinger

PN AYC18 Brut Champagne Pinot Noir 2018

Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.4

Love it. May be my favorite wine in the entire Bollinger range atm. — 6 days ago

Ray, Juan and 1 other liked this

Bollinger

La Grande Année Brut Champagne Blend 1996

Jay Kline

9.4

From magnum, the 1996 Grande Année pours a brilliant pale gold color with a persistent mousse. Initially, the wine showed more oxidative notes but it freshened up considerably with air (in fact, a tiny amount was leftover for the next morning and it remained brilliant, racy even!). On the nose, notes of almond, citrus, honey, chalky minerals and brioche. On the palate, wine is developing with absolutely brilliant acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and zippy. The 1996 vintage is simply amazing. Here we are, 28 years past vintage and this bright and full of life! Granted, it’s a magnum, but still. Drink now with patience or enjoy through 2046+. — a month ago

Douglas, Billy and 8 others liked this

Bollinger

PN VZ15 Brut Champagne Pinot Noir

Gabriele Rotti

9.5

19/11 degorgement — 2 months ago

Bollinger

Brut PN VZ16 Blanc de Noirs Pinot Noir

Willem Booij

9.3

The first day with decent sunshine deserved a decent champagne. This one arrived on the right time and right place — 18 days ago

Tom, Peter and 1 other liked this

Paul Dethune

Cuvée Prestige Princesse des Thunes Grand Cru Brut Champagne

Shay A

9.3

I’m at 92-93 here, but this is absolutely going to improve. I should have bought more than just a couple!

Paul Dethune champagnes are quickly becoming a favorite of mine. This cuvée is 50/50 (Pinot noir/chard), with 30% coming from their Solera dating back to the 70s.

I’ve said that I feel Petit & Bajan are the equivalent of Bollinger Special Cuvée in grower form, but I stand corrected. THIS is Bolly SC with a grower champagne vibe. Gold in the glass. Aromatics of lemon cream, lemon croissant, golden raspberries, and honeycomb. On the palate, it has the toasted Bolly profile but it’s dialed back a touch…feels more focused. Less expansive, but there’s added power here. Beautifully balanced with the sweet (the fruit, not the dosage) and savory (honey roasted cashews, sea salt). Imagine Bolly SC and a CHeidsieck Blanc de Blanc…you’ve got this. Loved it. — a month ago

Neil, Pinotman and 27 others liked this