This superstar 2012 vintage just doesn’t seem to miss. Especially not when paired with the elegance of Bollinger.
A gorgeous rose copper color in the glass. Plenty of fine bubbles that seem to just go on and on. The approachability of these outstanding 12’s is immediate. Wild strawberries and herbs shine on the nose. Red currant, raspberries, and stewed plums. Some exquisite spice notes along with white flowers. Tangerines and watermelons play a part.
The vitality and sheer energy of this is amazing. 67% Pinot Noir from Aÿ and Verzenay. 33% Chardonnay from Oiry and Le Mesnil sur Oger with 5% still red wine from Bollinger’s legendary Côte aux Enfants vineyard. Terrific youthful tension and balance. Zippy acidity with 8 g/l of sugar. Disgorged in August of 2019 and already showing some maturity.
Pure romance on the tongue. Silky smooth and elegant with fresh red berries and more spice on the palate. Saffron and honey with oak complimenting. The Lehmann Jamesse Grand Blanc provided more floral notes, while the Riedel Dom Perignon showed more ripe fruit and minerality. Both wonderful. Yes this will obviously develop over time and become so much more special but you deserve this now. So do I. Enjoy.
— 3 years ago
Got this at Ocean State Job Lot, of all places (if you know, you know) for $12.99. Ridiculous. This is Zin that wants to be a Chianti Classico. Loads of pomegranate and assorted tangy red berries. Some nice spice and a wee bit of cracked stone. The palate is zingy and straightforward. Loads of red berry fruit. Medium bodied. Great cookout wine! — 4 months ago
Creamy texture. Intense flavor.
Balanced. — a year ago
Cool climate PN from CA. A subtle study of beauty and of balance. — 3 years ago
Great funky red. Can be enjoyed on its own but also with food. Bought at BP. — 9 months ago
Acidic bite up front that lasts with reams of red fruit. Delicious. — 10 months ago
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Quelle belle surprise ce-soir!!! Toujours impressionnant de déguster un vin de 67 ans! Le vin est pas bouchonné et aucunement oxydé....quelle chance!!
Des notes de cuire, champignons sauvages, terre humide, sous bois, feuilles mortes, mine a crayon et cette subtilité de fruits confits qui accompagne le tout. Le vin a un nez remarquable et tres racoleur. En bouche, c est léger et subtile! La finale est longue et dominée par ces belles notes de sous-bois!
En bref, un vin remarquable et une superbe expérience! — 3 years ago
Ami Gokli
My favorite of the demo wines….stone fruits like peach and apricot…fruity, acidic easy to drink…contemplative — 16 days ago