2015 Bollinger La Grande Annee Brut, Champagne, France VB Event 11.02.23 with traces of leather and

with traces of leather and black pepper

Time on skins: 6 hours in press

Earthy mid-palate leads to a long savory finish

but also soils like marl and sandstone

2015 Bollinger La Grande Annee Brut, Champagne, France VB Event 11.02.23 with traces of leather andThe balance between the intensity of great Pinot Noir and the freshness of Chardonnays La Grande Anne 2015 is an assembly of 19 crus, mostly in A and Verzenay for the 61% Pinot Noir and Chouilly and Oiry for the 39% Chardonnay. Fermentation takes place entirely in oak barrels and the wine is aged, sealed with a natural cork, for more than twice the time required by the appellation. Dosage is moderate, 8 grams per litre.