2007 Bollinger La Grande Annee Champagne

An exceptional Bollinger La Grande Annee that manages a fine balance between richness, power and freshness.

Sourced solely from Grand Cru (91%) and Premier Cru (9%) vineyards the wine was entirely fermented in small oak barrels in which oxidation can be carefully controlled. The final blend comprised of 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay. Pours well with a frothy white mousse sitting over a straw pale coloured base. Exceptionally fine and very profuse bead. Heady aromas of yeast lees, toast, honeyed characters and roasted nuts waft out of the glass with pear and citrus notes also evident. A rich, textured core is detailed with complex flavours of yeast lees, baked bread, oily toast and dried honey flavours set over a back drop of cashews and roasted almonds. Finishes dry with some refreshing crisp, citrus infused acidity. Long creamy aftertaste of baked bread, yeast lees, toast, citrus and honey coated roasted nuts. Rich, toasty and creamy but fresh.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 12%

Other Reviews….
Disgorged November ’17, 70% pinot noir, 30% chardonnay. 100% barrel fermentation has long been Bollinger practice, and style trademark. The complex bouquet of multi-spice and brioche aromas drape the barrel ferment influenced structure, emphasised by over eight years on lees and a dosage of 7g/l.
97 points
James Halliday – Australian Wine Companion