La Grande Année 2015
Concentration and Generosity
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- La Grande Année 2015
The excellence of a great vintage
The birth of La Grande Année
La Grande Année is the embodiment of Maison Bollinger’s expert craftsmanship, preserved from one generation the next. The wine is entirely vinifi ed in small oak barrels. Champagne Bollinger has never renounced this very old method of production , which promotes the development of aromas with great fi nesse. After extended lees ageing, each bottle of La Grande Année is, to this day, still riddled and disgorged by hand.
Blending
The delicate texture of the 2015 cuvées produces exquisitely harmonious wines.
Blend of the 2015 Vintage: 60% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay.
11 crus: predominantly from Verzenay, Aÿ and Mareuil-sur Aÿ for Pinot Noir; Chouilly and
Avize for Chardonnay.
Made exclusively from the cuvée.
100% barrel fermentation.
Maturation: Under natural cork, cellar aged for twice as long as stipulated by the Appellation.
Dosage: Moderate, 8 grams per litre.
The excellence of a great vintage
La Grande Année 2015
Concentration and Generosity
Bollinger only produces vintage wines from the fi nest quality harvests.
At Bollinger, the 2015 vintage produced a wine full of concentration and genericity in equal measure.
Available either with or without wooden box.
Sensations
Sensations100% barrel vinifi cation.
Riddled and disgorged by hand.
Yellow gold reflections, evidence of the wine’s maturity, but also of Bollinger’s vinification methods.
Initial scents are full of small stone fruits, with notes of Pomme Gris, plum and Mirabelle plum, layered with a touch of honey. Aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant, cherry, and raspberry follow; a medley of red fruits dances with notes of almond. Exotic touches of mango follow, dissolving into tertiary scents of vanilla and a delicate woody aroma.
On the palate the wine is plump, generous and enticing, reminiscent of Mirabelle plum jam. Texture and richness define the tasting experience. The finish blends notes of chocolate and citrus fruits, bringing a touch of acidity, lengthened further by hints of schist. A hugely generous wine!
Recommendations
Pan fried foie gras with caramelised apple.
Magret de Canard with raspberry and cranberry sauce.
Crème chocolat, raspberry and anise.
La Grande Année 2015 is the defi nition of a gastronomic champagne. To highlight its unique style and aromas, we recommend you serve this wine between 8 and 10°C.
You can enjoy La Grande Année 2015 right away or choose to age it further in a 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.