Bollinger, La Grande Annee other_regions espresso bean

espresso bean

The 2011 Chateauneuf du Pape Deus ex Machina is a stunner in the vintage

A much earthier mix of red and dark currant

The 2012 Pavillon Rouge is soft

A really lovely expression of quite intense fruit - a little too intense to be truly elegant perhaps

Bollinger, La Grande Annee other_regions espresso beanDisgorged January 2005. A deeper hue compared to the 1999, the nose with greater intensity, with delicate honeyed buttery tones, green apples, a little more mushroomy just in the background, great lift and gaining intensity in the glass. Quintessential Bollinger bouquet. The palate has a rich entry, very good ripeness with touches of clear honey, a touch of mango, melted butter, white flowers and much greater weight than the 1999. Superb definition