Bollinger
Champagne R.D. Extra Brut 2008
| Denomination | Champagne AOC |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Champagne region (France) |
| Grape varieties | 60% Pinot Nero, 40% Chardonnay |
| Year | 2008 |
| Product name | Champagne R.D. Extra Brut 2008 |
| Color | Golden with subtle highlights. |
| Perfume | Aromas of stewed ripe fruit, particularly quince, but also a discreet note of honey. These are followed by roasted notes and cocoa, which give way to flavours of star anise and nutmeg. |
| Taste | A full-bodied attack. Powerful but well-balanced, with persistent flavour. Mineral finish with touches of lemon revealing a pleasant bitterness. |
| History | R.D. stands for Récemment Dégorgé, Recently Disgorged: Madame Bollinger created this legendary vintage in 1967, giving the world the opportunity to taste a champagne aged on lees for an exceptionally long time. |
| Pairings | All types of risotto, especially mushrooms or truffle risotto. Old Comté or Swiss Gruyère. |
| Region | Champagne region |
| Country | France |
Description
Classic Method Extra Brut Champagne, 12.5% ABV, produced by Bollinger in the Champagne region of France, 2008 vintage. Blend: 60% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay. 0.75L bottle. A great Champagne, R.D. Extra Brut, embodying the powerful, refined, and complex style of the Bollinger house. Aromas of ripe fruit, quince, but also subtle notes of honey. Toasted cocoa notes emerge in a second phase, giving way to hints of anise and nutmeg. Golden with subtle golden highlights. The attack is meaty. Balanced in power, yet also with great persistence. Mineral finish with notes of lemon.
Awards
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2008
97/100
Decanter is a wine and lifestyle magazine, published monthly in around 90 countries. The magazine includes industry news, classic guides and advice on wine and spirits.
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2008
99/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2008
98/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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2008
96/100
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2008
97/100
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Details
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C.
Longevity:
15 - 25 years
Pairings
- 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 R.D. Extra Brut 2008 |
|---|---|
| Type | White classic method sparkling wine extra brut |
| Denomination | Champagne AOC |
| Vintage | 2008 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 60% Pinot Nero, 40% Chardonnay |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne region |
| Vendor | Bollinger |
| Story | R.D. stands for Récemment Dégorgé, Recently Disgorged: Madame Bollinger created this legendary vintage in 1967, giving the world the opportunity to taste a champagne aged on lees for an exceptionally long time. |
| Origin | Aÿ (France) |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |