Bollinger
Champagne Rosé Brut
| Denomination | AOC Champagne Rosè Brut |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Area | Champagne region (France) |
| Grape varieties | 62% Pinot Nero, 24% Chardonnay, 14% Pinot Meunier |
| Aging | Aged on the lees for a minimum of 3 years (more than double the time required by the designation). |
- Style and origin: Brut rosé sparkling wine, traditional method, from France (Champagne AOC)
- Grape varieties: 62% Pinot Noir, 24% Chardonnay, 14% Pinot Meunier; with the addition of 5–6% red wine
- Aroma and colour: antique pink, notes of redcurrant, cherry, strawberry, spices and almond
- Taste and perlage: fine bubbles, broad and lively palate, long and slightly tannic finish
- Serving: 6–8 °C; ideal with aperitif, sushi, shellfish, cured meats and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Bollinger Rosé Brut Champagne is a lively wine produced in France using the Traditional Method. The blend combines Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier, revealing an antique pink colour and a fine, velvety mousse. On the nose, it offers aromas of wild strawberry and redcurrant, accompanied by notes of biscuit and almond. On the palate, it is broad and juicy, with fresh acidity and a savoury, persistent finish.
Where it comes from
This wine originates from the Champagne region, made from grapes grown mainly in Grands and Premiers Crus. Since 1829, Bollinger has embodied the essence of this area, ensuring a powerful style in the Marne department. The character of the cuvée comes from the red wine of the renowned villages of Aÿ and Verzenay, which gives the blend its pink hue and subtle tannic notes, providing a solid and captivating structure.
How it is produced
Production follows the Traditional Method. The first fermentation takes place in stainless steel, with partial use of oak barrels. The addition of red wine precisely defines the structure of the blend. This is followed by the prise de mousse and ageing on the lees in bottle for at least three years, exceeding the requirements of the regulations. The final Brut dosage gives a dry profile and a pleasantly creamy persistence.
History and Curiosities
Produced since 1829, this excellent Champagne Rosé Brut embodies the powerful and refined style of the Bollinger House. The blend combines grapes from Grands and Premiers Crus with a precious addition of red wine from Aÿ and Verzenay, bestowing a profound aromatic elegance. Thanks to careful ageing on the lees for at least three years, this French icon develops a complex and captivating structure. Awarded the Royal Warrant and praised by the most prestigious critics worldwide, it stands as a guarantee of absolute excellence.
Awards
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91/100
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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93/100
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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92/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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91/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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92/100
Wine spectator is the most influential wine guide on the internet.
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 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 Rosè Brut |
|---|---|
| Type | Rosé classic method sparkling wine brut |
| Denomination | Champagne AOC |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 62% Pinot Nero, 24% Chardonnay, 14% Pinot Meunier |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne region |
| Vendor | Bollinger |
| Story | History and Curiosities Produced since 1829, this excellent Champagne Rosé Brut embodies the powerful and refined style of the Bollinger House. The blend combines grapes from Grands and Premiers Crus with a precious addition of red wine from Aÿ and Verzenay, bestowing a profound aromatic elegance. Thanks to careful ageing on the lees for at least three years, this French icon develops a complex and captivating structure. Awarded the Royal Warrant and praised by the most prestigious critics worldwide, it stands as a guarantee of absolute excellence. |
| Origin | Ay and Verzenay, Marne, Champagne, France |
| Fermentation | Ageing on the lees for a minimum of 3 years |
| Production technique | Classic method (traditional method) |
| Wine making | Traditional method (classic method): primary fermentation in stainless steel at controlled temperature, with partial use of oak barrels for the first fermentation in some cuvées; addition of 5–6% red wine (mainly from Ay and Verzenay); ageing on the lees for a minimum of 3 years. |
| Aging | Aged on the lees for a minimum of 3 years (more than double the time required by the designation). |
| Residual sugar | 10.0 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |