BOLLINGER LA GRANDE ANNÉE ROSÉ 2012

Bollinger La Grande Année Rosé 2012

Textured and Gourmet. The subtle blend of a great champagne and a unique red wine. The 2012 viticultural year was characterised by a long vine growth cycle and significant rainfall. The clear wines, tasted in the months that followed, revealed very expressive chardonnays that remained lively and taut, while the pinots noirs come through with finesse, both structured and harmonious on the palate.

A delicate rose derived from La Côte aux Enfants Pinot Noir. To the nose, aromas of redcurrant and black fruits accompany lovely notes of citrus. On the palate, a great deal of delicacy. The freshness and creamy texture are prolonged by a racy finish.

VARIETIES: 67% pinot noir and 33% chardonnay
REGION: Champagne, France
AGEING: Cellar aged for more than twice the time required by the appellation. Second fermentation takes place for more than 9 years on the lees in bottles with natural corks. Riddling and disgorging are performed entirely by hand, and has a moderate dosage of 8 g/L
GUARDING POTENTIAL: Enjoy now or will cellar well up to 20 years
SERVE: Serve at 8 – 10ºC
FITS TO: La Grande Année Rosé 2012 is a powerful and complex champagne which enhances and complements perfectly the subtlest gourmet experiences. To fully appreciate its unique style, bouquet and aromas
CRITICS SCORES: 96/V, 96/D, 95/WE

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La Grande Année Rosé 2012 | Range | Bollinger

La Grande Année Rosé, the very embodiment of an exceptional, timeless champagne

Madame Bollinger agreed to a Bollinger rosé under one condition, it had to be extraordinary, and that is how La Grande Année Rosé was born: the unique blend between a great vintage champagne and a red wine from a unique plot, the legendary Côte aux Enfants.

La Grande Année Rosé is famous for its promise of exceptional ageing qualities. Just like La Grande Année, its rich texture and creamy effervescence make it the ideal partner for refined dishes and fine products.

The unique blend between a great vintage champagne and a red wine from a unique plot. La Grande Année Rosé 2012 is an assembly of 21 crus, mostly in Aÿ and Verzenay for the 67% pinot noir and in Mesnil-sur-Oger and Oiry for the 33% chardonnay. We add 5% red wine from the Côte aux Enfants plot.

Fermentation takes place entirely in barrels. It is cellar aged, sealed with a natural cork, for over twice as long as required by appellation. The dosage of this champagne is moderate, 8 grams per litre.