Bollinger RD Vintage 2008

Composed of 71% Pinot Noir and 29% Chardonnay, from a total of 18 crus, mostly Aÿ and Verzenay for Pinot Noir and Le Mesnil-sur-Oger and Cramant for Chardonnay. RD 2008 is rich, precise. Citrus notes are followed by flavours of Mirabelle plums and vine peaches. A very vivaciours wine which unfolds to reveal exceptional complexity. Notes of fresh hazelnuts and salinity combine to create an intense, everlasting finish.

"Bollinger’s legendary creaminess comes to the fore, allowing glimpses of future glory with each little aromatic bubble burst. At first, nose and palate diverge, but with time and increasing temperature, the electric freshness and innate energy of 2008 converge with a pronounced saltiness and a more accessible richness. This will age more gracefully than any of us.” - Anne Krebiehl MW