Grande Année 2014

The Grande Année 2014 is Bollinger's vintage prestige cuvée. The house in Aÿ makes it only in years that meet its standards. The wine is 61% Pinot Noir and 39% Chardonnay, was vinified in small barrels and aged in the cellar for twice as long as the appellation requires. The result is a precise, mineral and intense champagne with golden reflections in the glass.

On the nose, cherry, lemon and hazelnut come together. On the palate the bubbles feel fine and lively, and a delicate acidity carries the fruit into a long finish. At first it shows itself airy, and with time in the glass it gains fullness. Serve it at 10 to 12 °C in a wide white wine glass. Ravioli with langoustines, scallops or sea bass all suit it. It is already a pleasure now, but can also take several more years in the cellar.