FORMAT: 0.75
GRAPE VARIETY: CHARDONNAY 24%, PINOT NOIR 62%, 14% PINOT MEUNIER
VINTAGE: S/A
PLACE: AOC CHAMPAGNE-FRANCE
ALCOHOL CONTENT: 12%VOL
When Champagne Bollinger decided to embark on the creation of a rosé, its standards were uncompromising: it had to have freshness, of course, but also structure and elegance. Bollinger Rosé therefore falls in the same vein as Special Cuvée, with its spicy notes. The addition of a superb red wine from the plots of Poirier Saint-Pierre and Montboeuf in Verzenay or those of Aÿ, worked in the same way as the vines of the legendary Côte aux Enfants plant, gives it an assertive aromatic power. It also boasts a brilliance, a presence and a delicate quality that are the hallmark of great blends.
THE WINE:
Bollinger Rosé is a blend of over 85% Grand and Premier crus. It is composed of 62% Pinot Noir, 24% Chardonnay and 14% Meunier. The red wine acts as a style agent, with just 5-6% added given its power. On the eye A bright rosé with subtle golden hues. On the nose The nobility of red berries: hints of redcurrant, cherry and wild strawberry; a touch of tanginess, not unlike Special Cuvée. On the palate A subtle combination of structure, length and vivacity, with a tannic finish from the addition of the red wine; fine velvet bubbles; wild berry flavours.
With its intimate and unusual flavours, Bollinger Rosé can be served for afternoon tea, Bollinger style. It is also perfect for a picnic on a summer afternoon, as a pre-dinner drink or served with a fruity and tart dessert. To fully appreciate its unique style, bouquet and aromas, Bollinger Rosé is best served between 8 and 10°C.