2002 Champanhe Bollinger R.D. Extra Brut
€332.10
Tax included
€332.10
tax 23% incl.
€270.00
tax 23% excl.
To the eye: Golden with subtle highlights.
To the nose: Aromas of stewed ripe fruit, particularly quince, but also a discreet
note of honey. These are followed by roasted notes and cocoa, which give way
to flavours of star anise and nutmeg.
On the palate: Full-bodied attack. Powerful but well-balanced, with persistent
flavour. Mineral finish with touches of lemon revealing a pleasing bitterness.
Big names do not help if you are not familiar with a certain house style, and so I can understand everyone who dislikes Bollinger's 2002 RD Extra Brut, which at first sight reveals a matured if not an old wine displaying toffee, floral (hyacinths, narcissus, sage), vegetal and spicy aromas (oak, cannabis, frankincense, black bread) -- but almost no fruit (at least no fresh fruit). This wine was disgorged in March 2014, but just needs a lot of time in the glass to develop its complexity. On the palate this is a very pure, fresh, lively, firmly structured and almost ascetic wine with complexity, but almost no sensuality. Very distinctive style.
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Data sheet
- Volume
- 750ml
- Main Grape Variety
- Pinot Noir
- Appellation
- Champanhe
- Cellar
- Bollinger
- Country
- France
- Alcohol Grade
- 12%
- Vintage
- 2002
Specific References
To the eye: Golden with subtle highlights.
To the nose: Aromas of stewed ripe fruit, particularly quince, but also a discreet
note of honey. These are followed by roasted notes and cocoa, which give way
to flavours of star anise and nutmeg.
On the palate: Full-bodied attack. Powerful but well-balanced, with persistent
flavour. Mineral finish with touches of lemon revealing a pleasing bitterness.