{"product_id":"bollinger-champagne-la-grande-annee-2008","title":"Bollinger Champagne La Grande Année 2008","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWilliam Kelly, Robert Parker, March 2019 - 97+P\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBollinger's 2008 La Grande Année is superb, wafting from the glass with aromas of crisp orchard fruit, ripe lemons, honeycomb, warm biscuits, dried white flowers and a delicate top note of walnuts and fino sherry. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, broad and vinous, with a beautifully refined mousse, superb concentration at the tightly wound core, incisive acids and a supremely elegant intermingling of Bollinger's oxidative stylistic signatures with fresh, vibrant fruit. The finish is long, precise and chalky. This is a Grande Année built for the cellar—the real excitement will come with a bit more bottle age—but this is already a thrilling Champagne in the making. Finished with eight grams per liter dosage, it was disgorged by hand in July 2018. This is also the first vintage of Grande Année to be bottled in Bollinger's new narrower-necked 1846 bottle, which should make for a slower evolving wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-jMZVPV jBWMMx\"\u003eBollinger's just-released 2008 Grande Année was unquestionably one of the highlights of my tastings for my upcoming Champagne report (to be published at the end of April 2019), and I can't recommend it warmly enough. This is the most exciting Grande Année for quite some time, the house's powerful, Pinot Noir-driven and gently oxidative style synergizing to great effect with this ripe but incisive vintage. Readers will be familiar with the rudiments of the Bollinger's winemaking—fermentation in old barrels, sur lattes maturation on natural cork and manual riddling and disgorgement—but I will be going into greater detail, as well as looking back at the house's evolution over the last few decades, in a more extensive article later this year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-jMZVPV jBWMMx\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntonio Galloni, Vineous, March 2024 - 97P:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-jMZVPV jBWMMx\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBollinger's 2008 Grande Année is rich, ample and full-bodied, with all of the pedigree of the vintage on display. Dried pear, dried flowers, chamomile, red plum and mint develop as the 2008 shows the breadth and creaminess that are such signatures of the Bollinger house style. A whole range of brighter, more floral and chalky notes appear later, adding translucence and energy. The 2008 is 71% Pinot Noir and 29% Chardonnay taken across 18 crus, and it is the Pinot that very much informs the wine in both flavor and texture. More importantly, the 2008 is one of the best Grande Années I can remember tasting. Bollinger fans won't want to miss it. Disgorged November 2018. Dosage is 8 grams per liter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pb-lg border-borderMain\/50 ring-borderMain\/50 divide-borderMain\/50 dark:divide-borderMainDark\/50  dark:ring-borderMainDark\/50 dark:border-borderMainDark\/50 bg-transparent\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"md:grid grid-cols-12 gap-xl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-span-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"border-borderMain\/50 ring-borderMain\/50 divide-borderMain\/50 dark:divide-borderMainDark\/50  dark:ring-borderMainDark\/50 dark:border-borderMainDark\/50 bg-transparent\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb-md\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative default font-sans text-base text-textMain dark:text-textMainDark selection:bg-super\/50 selection:text-textMain dark:selection:bg-superDuper\/10 dark:selection:text-superDark\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-w-0 break-words [word-break:break-word]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose dark:prose-invert inline leading-normal break-words min-w-0 [word-break:break-word]\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstablished in 1829 in Aÿ, France, Bollinger Champagne has evolved into one of the most respected symbols of quality and luxury in the wine world, maintaining its independence while balancing tradition with innovation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeritage \u0026amp; Quality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe house began when Athanase de Villermont partnered with Joseph Bollinger and Paul Renaudin. Their commitment to excellence has created an unparalleled track record for consistent top quality, further enhanced by their association with James Bond films, which brought additional international recognition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction Philosophy:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard Excellence\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe estate encompasses 179 hectares, with 85% classified as Grand and Premier Cru vineyards. Two historic plots, Clos Saint-Jacques and Chaudes Terres, feature rare ungrafted vines that survived the phylloxera epidemic of the early 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistinctive Methods\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBollinger's exceptional quality stems from several unique practices:\u003cbr\u003e- Maintains a collection of over 800,000 reserve magnums for consistent aromatic complexity\u003cbr\u003e- Houses its own cooperage with 3,000-4,000 oak barrels, many over 60 years old\u003cbr\u003e- Ages wines for double the appellation requirements to develop full character\u003cbr\u003e- Hand-riddles and hand-disgorges all vintage wines\u003cbr\u003e- Produces approximately 2.5 million bottles annually\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignature Style\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePinot Noir Mastery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBollinger stands as the foremost exponent of Pinot Noir in Champagne, with the grape comprising approximately two-thirds of their blends. This high proportion gives their champagnes their distinctive power, sophistication, and complexity, setting them apart from other producers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe house's commitment to excellence is reflected in their meticulous production methods. The best crus are vinified in aged wooden barrels, and extended maturation periods ensure each wine develops its full character. This attention to detail creates a broad and precise palette of aromas that makes Bollinger unique among champagne houses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bollinger","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50512853696778,"sku":"HSS935","price":1800.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/9273\/3194\/files\/BollingerGrande.png?v=1735428400","url":"https:\/\/carlwandel.shop\/products\/bollinger-champagne-la-grande-annee-2008","provider":"Carl Wandel \u0026 Søn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}