Bollinger
Champagne B16 Extra Brut 2016
| Denomination | AOC Champagne Extra Brut |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Champagne region (France) |
| Grape varieties | 73% Pinot Nero, 27% Chardonnay |
| Aging | Over 7 years on the lees |
- Vintage and style: Extra Brut Sparkling Wine 2016, dry, elegant and structured
- Grape variety: 73% Pinot Noir and 27% Chardonnay from Grand and Premier Cru vineyards
- Vinification: Fermentation in oak barrels and secondary fermentation in the bottle using the traditional method
- Ageing: Over 7 years on the lees for greater complexity and fine perlage
- Serving and pairings: 8-10 °C; ideal with fish, shellfish, duck and foie gras
Description
What kind of wine it is
This structured Champagne Extra Brut by Bollinger displays an elegant character, supported by a delicate perlage and a silky texture. The wine is created from a blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, varieties that provide remarkable aromatic depth and defined acidity. On the palate, the creamy texture intertwines with lively notes of yellow fruit and sweet almond, finishing with a long, spicy and mineral aftertaste. This sparkling wine pairs with great precision with seafood dishes, duck and foie gras.
Where it comes from
The origin of this cuvée is rooted in Aÿ, the heart of the Bollinger estate. The selected grapes come from historic Grand Cru and Premier Cru vineyards, with particular attention to the cooler, late-ripening plots located in the Montagne de Reims. The climatic conditions of this specific area of Champagne shape a taut flavour profile, endowed with intense energy and structural density. The winery's commitment is reflected in rigorous land management, certified by awards for sustainable viticulture.
How it is produced
Production begins with the vinification of the musts in oak barrels, a technique that imparts distinctive aromas and depth. The second fermentation in the bottle follows the strict rules of the Traditional Method, involving patient maturation in the cellar for over seven years on the lees. This lengthy ageing creates a layered bouquet, with fragrances of hawthorn, acacia, linden honey, baked apple and brioche. The restrained dosage of the Extra Brut style ensures a dry and precise sip, fully enhancing the qualities of the blend.
History and Curiosities
Founded in Aÿ in 1829, this Maison is the official supplier to the British Royal Household. The Bollinger B16 Extra Brut 2016 enhances the grapes from Grand and Premier Cru vineyards. Thanks to traditional oak barrel fermentation and over seven years of ageing on the lees, this elegant Champagne offers a silky texture and refined perlage. A prestigious artisanal masterpiece, a true symbol of meticulous sustainable viticulture.
Tasting notes
Perlage
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Taste
Serve at:
08 - 10 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
- Start up year: 1829
- Hectares: 160
This distinctive taste is the result of a particular affinity for the elegance of Pinot Noir, uncompromising excellence, an exceptional vineyard and artisanal expertise passed down with the utmost care since 1829. As Madame Bollinger, whose legendary vitality still permeates the estate today, would surely have suggested, Champagne Bollinger is above all about sharing powerful emotions among great wine lovers. Read more
| Name | Bollinger Champagne B16 Extra Brut 2016 |
|---|---|
| Type | White classic method sparkling wine extra brut |
| Denomination | Champagne AOC |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 73% Pinot Nero, 27% Chardonnay |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne region |
| Vendor | Bollinger |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in Aÿ in 1829, this Maison is the official supplier to the British Royal Household. The Bollinger B16 Extra Brut 2016 enhances the grapes from Grand and Premier Cru vineyards. Thanks to traditional oak barrel fermentation and over seven years of ageing on the lees, this elegant Champagne offers a silky texture and refined perlage. A prestigious artisanal masterpiece, a true symbol of meticulous sustainable viticulture. |
| Origin | Montagne de Reims, Champagne, France |
| Climate | Cool climate |
| Production technique | Primary fermentation in oak barrels; vinification using the traditional method (classic method) |
| Wine making | Primary fermentation in oak barrels, vinification using the traditional method (classic method) and long maturation in the cellar with over 7 years of ageing on the lees. |
| Aging | Over 7 years on the lees |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |