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Bollinger Non-Vintage Rose'
Champagne
Bollinger Rose' is Bollinger's non-vintage rose' that has an award winning history. This complex and enjoyable champagne comes primarily from grand crus and premier crus grapes. See our tasting notes below for a description of Bollinger Rose'. Ratings are provided along with details about this non-vintage rose'.
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Rose' |
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| Champagne 411 |
90 |
01/04/13 |
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Average Retail Price |
| Wine Enthusiast |
91 |
12/01/12 |
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(750 ml bottle) $80 |
| Wine Spectator |
93 |
11/30/13 |
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Tasting Notes
Appearance: Pale salmon with fine persistant bubbles.
Aroma/bouquet: Whiffs of gingerbread and seashore opening to wild strawberry.
Palate: Nice minerality along with raspberry, strawberry and citrus. Some orange zest and hazelnuts.
Additional comments: Complex and enjoyable. There are possibly other NV rosés that are equally as fine with potentially lower price points.
When to drink: This release of Bollinger Rose' Champagne is ready to drink now through 2017. Bollinger Rose' typically drinks best within 4 to 5 years of release.
| Rose' Details
Label: Bollinger Rose'
House/Winery: Champagne Bollinger
Wine Category: Sparkling Wine
Region & Country: Champagne, France
Type (Style): Non-vintage
Sweetness Level: Brut
Dosage: 7 to 8 gr. of sugar
Prestige cuvée: No
Vineyards: 85% or more Grand Cru and Premier Cru.
Grapes: 62% Pinot Noir, 24% Chardonnay, 14% Pinot Meunier
Alcohol: 12%
Go to Champagne Details for a description of the above types, characteristics, and grapes. |
Bollinger Rose'
Production
Bollinger uses the méthode champenoise for their champagne production. The Rose' is typically composed of 62% Pinot Noir and 14% Pinot Meuinier (5% to 6% of which is still red wine) with 24% Chardonnay. Over 85% of the grapes used for production are from grand and premier crus. Bollinger cellars their non vintage champagne a minimum of 30 months on lees (double the minimum legal requirement). Dosage ranges from 7 to 8 grams/liter.
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| Decanter World Wine Awards |
2013 |
Bronze |
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| Decanter World Wine Awards |
2012 |
Bronze |
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| International Wine & Spirit Competition |
2010 |
Silver Best In Class |
| International Wine Challenge |
2010 |
Gold |
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| Mundus Vini |
2008 |
Silver |
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