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PN AY18 is another magnificent interpretation of Pinot Noir according to Bollinger, created with a view to continuing the company philosophy that since 1829 has inspired all its champagnes which are recognizable at the first taste. An intriguing and complex nose with notes of honey, fruit jelly, quince and candied citrus fruits. On the palate it is rich and enveloping with a fresh and citrus finish.
Bollinger is synonymous with excellence in the world of Champagne, for its long history full of great labels that still conquer the palate of sparkling wine lovers all over the world. It was founded in Ay in 1829, near Epernay on the slopes of the Reims Mountains by Hennequin de Villermont, Paul Renaudin and Jacques Bollinger. After 5 generations leaded by the Bollinger dynasty, in 2008 the property passed into the hands of Jérôme Philipon, who invested new resources on the glorious brand respecting its tradition. Unlike the vast majority of champagne housess, Bollinger directly uses grapes grown in his own vineyards, among which the Pinot Noir variety is the most cultivated of the three, together with Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay. 85% of the vineyards are certified as Grand Cru, while the tunnels of the underground cellars of Bollinger wind their way for kilometers in the living stone, producing and storing champagne according to the dictates of tradition that bring the Maison to the top of world production.
Bollinger PN AY18 is a pinot noir champagne mainly produced in the Grand Cru Aÿ and minimally in Tauxières and Verzenay. As tradition dictates, it is a cuvée produced with the juice from the first pressing of the bunches. The second fermentation is followed by a long period of aging on the yeasts before disgorgement.
Bollinger PN AY18 has a beautiful yellow with golden reflections and a very fine and persistent perlage. great complexity on the nose with fresh and evolved notes that follow one another, such as honey, quince, fruit jellies, candied citrus fruits, marzipan, blood oranges and light mentholated notes. On the palate, persuasive and broad, fine and caressing with a fresh citrus finish. Excellent persistence.
Region: France
Year: 2018
Alcohol content: 12%
Volume: 75 cl.
Winery: Bollinger
Grape: Pinot Noir
Name: Champagne AOC
Pairing: Bollinger PN AY18 is a champagne for enthusiasts but also perfect for many occasions, such as an aperitif with seafood crudités, fish-based dishes, meat tartare.
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