Champagne Bollinger RD 1996

Wine information: Bollinger RD (meaning‘recently disgorged’) is exclusively produced with wines from the cuvée juice. The first fermentation of RD is always 100% carried out in oak barrels, which has become quite unique in champagne. The crus are fermented in small oak barrels (205, 225 and 410 litres), which enables a rigourous selection. Bollinger only uses old barrels (five years and more), in order to generate neither an oaky taste nor tannins. This method reinforces the aromatic complexity and the ageing potential of the wines. Once the wine is bottled, the second fermentation and cellar ageing are conducted under natural cork. This enables a better protection against oxidation compared with a metal crown cap. This method, nowadays very seldom used in champagne, is a guarantee of freshness. It allows the aromas to preserve all their bouquet. RD ages in cellar for at least eight years. After manual riddling and disgorging, RD rests for a minimum of three months prior to shipment. 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay. Excellent with mushroom risotto and truffle shavings, roast duck and game, as well as cheeses such as Comte, Roquefort and Langres. "Light gold. Dramatic aromas of ripe peach, pear, mango, musky yellow plum, fig, buttery brioche, toasted nuts and baking spices. Rich, deep and expansive on the palate, with powerful, deeply concentrated flavors of yellow peach, tropical fruit, toasted nuts, sweet butter, toffee and marzipan utterly filling the mouth. An endless parade of toasty, decadent fresh and dried fruits defines the finish, with a gentle but insistent mineral undertone providing focus, freshness and lift. This is a must buy for Bollinger fans." 95 Points, Stephen Tanzer, International Wine Cellar (129), November 2006.

 
     

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