La Côte aux Enfants Champagne 2013
An elegant wine of oustanding vivacity.
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A great vintage champagne which originates from a unique parcel in Aÿ, with historic significance for Champagne Bollinger
Discover the story of a parcel that continues to be written today.
Since 1829, Champagne Bollinger has strived to make the Champagne terroir ever more perfect, and its identity is clear in the wines produced by the Maison. La Côte aux Enfants Champagne became Champagne Bollinger’s first single plot cuvée, offering fine wine enthusiasts a truly unprecedented tasting experience.
Blending
An elegant wine of oustanding vivacity.
Blend: 100% Pinot Noir Grand Cru, from the parcel of La Côte aux Enfants.
Exclusive use of the cuvée. Fermented entirely in aged oak barrels. At Bollinger, only very high-quality harvests become
a vintage: freshness and elegance characterise the 2013 vintage of La Côte aux Enfants Champagne.
Maturation: Sealed with a natural cork and cellar aged for more than twice the time required by the appellation.
Dosage: Low, 4g/L
The grapes originate from the north-west side of a unique, two-hectare monopole
La Côte aux Enfants Champagne 2013
Since 1829, Champagne Bollinger has strived to make the Champagne terroir ever more perfect, and its identity is clear in the wines produced by the Maison. Through continuous research and innovation, Champagne Bollinger has enriched their understanding of the many profiles of La Côte aux Enfants vineyard, located in Aÿ. It is a legendary parcel of land, which was established with great perseverance by Jacques Bollinger himself between 1926 and 1934.
Aware of its potential, it became Champagne Bollinger’s ambition to produce a great vintage champagne of 100% Pinot Noir. The grapes came from the north-west side of the hill, revealing an otherwise hidden side of La Côte aux Enfants vineyard. La Côte aux Enfants Champagne became Champagne Bollinger’s first single plot cuvée, offering fine wine enthusiasts a truly unprecedented tasting experience.
Sensations
SensationsAn exceptional champagne from La Côte aux Enfants, Aÿ Grand cru
Tinted with golden yellow glints.
Notes of mint and ripe fruit, rounded off with aromas of acacia honey and citrus fruit.
A lively and complex taste with wonderful acidity. Flavours such as lemon, ripe fruit and curry accompany candied red fruit and buttery notes.
Recommendations
Braised lamb shanks in lemon served with tomato confit.
Scallops in citrus and curry sauce.
Capon with foie gras stuffing served with fig sauce.
To fully appreciate the unique style, bouquet and aromas of La Côte aux Enfants Champagne 2013, it is best served between 8 and 10°C. You can enjoy this wine now, or choose to age it in your cellar.
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Champagne Bollinger obtains
B CorpTM certification.
Maison Bollinger obtained B CorpTM certification, an international certification which represents high standards in terms of social, societal, and environmental performance and it allows us to join a community of businesses who are committed to the ambitious development of these values., Maison Bollinger maintains its ongoing commitment to People, to the Land, and to its Roots as well as our continued efforts towards further progress.