NV Bollinger, PN AYC18 (1.5L)
Based on the 2018 vintage, complemented by reserve wines aged in magnum dating back to 2009, Bollinger's newly released NV Brut Blanc de Noirs PN AYC18 was disgorged this year with six grams per liter dosage. Foregrounding the village of Aÿ, a commune crucial to Bollinger's distinctive style, the wine wafts from the glass with aromas of golden orchard fruit, honeycomb, buttered toast, freshly baked bread and dried white flowers. Medium to full-bodied, pillowy and vinous, with an ample core of fruit that's girdled by lively acids and animated by an elegant pinpoint mousse, this suave, charming Champagne concludes with a chalky finish. This has turned out beautifully. ~ (94) William Kelley, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 12-14-2023
~ (92) Antonio Galloni , Vinous 6-1-2023
Deep gold. Very Bollinger (mushroomy, lightly oaky, very savoury) on the nose. Very much a food wine, or a wine of meditation! Big and burly though certainly neither fat nor sweet. A real connoisseur's champagne – and not too fizzy. Very long and thought-provoking. ~ (18) Jancis Robinson, JancisRobinson.com 8-8-2023
Including the 2018, 2017, 2016, and 2009 vintage, the pale straw-copper hued NV Champagne PN AYC18 opens with stunning notes of jasmine and tropical flowers, followed by pure and expressive aromas of wild cherry, fresh orange, wet stone, and fresh roses. Full-bodied, with freshness throughout and a hint of warmth on its beautiful finish, this is the most successful of the wines from this line that I have tasted to date, offering fantastic length and gorgeous depth of fruit. It’s going to only improve with another few years in bottle, but it’s gorgeous now. Drink 2024-2034. Dosage 6 grams per liter. ~ (93) Audrey Frick, JebDunnuck.com 11-17-2023
Mouthwatering and finely meshed, with density to the satiny texture, this marries bright acidity with flavors of ripe white cherry, biscuit, pickled ginger and candied grapefruit peel. Opens slowly on the palate, revealing layers of fragrant spices, mineral and dried flowers on the finish. Disgorged January 2023. Best from 2025 through 2033. 900 cases imported. ~ (93) Alison Napjus, Wine Spectator 11-15-2023
~ (92) Antonio Galloni , Vinous 6-1-2023
Deep gold. Very Bollinger (mushroomy, lightly oaky, very savoury) on the nose. Very much a food wine, or a wine of meditation! Big and burly though certainly neither fat nor sweet. A real connoisseur's champagne – and not too fizzy. Very long and thought-provoking. ~ (18) Jancis Robinson, JancisRobinson.com 8-8-2023
Including the 2018, 2017, 2016, and 2009 vintage, the pale straw-copper hued NV Champagne PN AYC18 opens with stunning notes of jasmine and tropical flowers, followed by pure and expressive aromas of wild cherry, fresh orange, wet stone, and fresh roses. Full-bodied, with freshness throughout and a hint of warmth on its beautiful finish, this is the most successful of the wines from this line that I have tasted to date, offering fantastic length and gorgeous depth of fruit. It’s going to only improve with another few years in bottle, but it’s gorgeous now. Drink 2024-2034. Dosage 6 grams per liter. ~ (93) Audrey Frick, JebDunnuck.com 11-17-2023
Mouthwatering and finely meshed, with density to the satiny texture, this marries bright acidity with flavors of ripe white cherry, biscuit, pickled ginger and candied grapefruit peel. Opens slowly on the palate, revealing layers of fragrant spices, mineral and dried flowers on the finish. Disgorged January 2023. Best from 2025 through 2033. 900 cases imported. ~ (93) Alison Napjus, Wine Spectator 11-15-2023
SKU: SK3554264-1500
COUNTRY : France
REGION : Champagne
PRODUCER : Bollinger
FORMAT : 1500ml
COUNTRY : France
REGION : Champagne
PRODUCER : Bollinger
FORMAT : 1500ml