Bollinger La Grande Année 2004

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Bollinger RECENT LABELS   Non-Vintage Special Cuvee Rose'   Vintage La Grande Année 2004 La Grande Année 2002 La Grande Année 2000   La Grande Année Rose' 2004 La Grande Année Rose' 2002   R.D. 1999 (extra brut)   Vieilles Vignes Francaises 2004

Bollinger La Grande Année 2004
Champagne

Bollinger La Grande Année 2004 is a highly rated vintage brut champagne made from a combination of grand crus and premier crus grapes. This rich and interesting champagne will continue to blossom even more in the next few years. Bollinger La Grande Année 2004 ratings are provided along with more details about this vintage champagne.

Tasting Notes
Appearance: Light yellow/gold with streams of fine bubbles
Aroma/bouquet: Honey, almond, toast, rhubarb and hints of peach.
Palate: Creamy mouthfeel with hazelnuts, baked apple, vanilla and hints of chalky minerality
Additional comments: Rich and interesting. La Grande Année 2004 will continue to blossom even more in the next few years.
When to drink: Bollinger La Grande Année 2004 Champagne is ready to drink now through 2023.

La Grande Année 2004 Details Label: Bollinger La Grande Année 2004 House/Winery: Champagne Bollinger Wine Category: Sparkling Wine Region & Country: Champagne, France Type (Style): Vintage Sweetness Level: Brut Dosage: 7 to 8 gr. of sugar Prestige cuvée: No Vineyards: 88% Grand Crus and 12% Premier Crus Grapes: 66% Pinot Noir, 34% Chardonnay Alcohol: 12% Go to Champagne Details for a description of the above types, characteristics, and grapes.

Bollinger La Grande Année 2004
Production
Bollinger uses the méthode champenoise for their champagne production. La Grande Année 2004 is composed of 66% Pinot Noir and 34% Chardonnay. Sixteen crus were used consisting of 88% grand crus and 12% premier crus. It was aged on lees for a mimimum of 6 years (at least twice the minimum legal requirement) and is given a dosage of 7 to 8 grams per liter. Bollinger completely vinifies and ages their vintage cuvées in barrels.