Bollinger : "Vieilles Vignes Françaises" Blanc de Noirs 2014

The expression and balance of a Blanc de Noirs champagne signed Bollinger

The property

Nicknamed "Boll" by the people of Champagne or "Bolly" by the English, the timeless and mythical Champagne Bollinger House is part of the small circle of illustrious Champagne references beyond borders. The style of Bollinger champagne is defined through the exemplary precision brought to each moment of its elaboration. Respect for traditions, hand riddling of bottles, corking of reserve magnums, the last resident cooper in the region, this taste for excellence symbolizes the entire culture of Bollinger champagne since its creation in 1829 in Aÿ. More than an art, it is a heritage. 

The vineyard

This cuvée of Bollinger's Vieilles Vignes Françaises comes from two mythical plots located in Aÿ: Les Chaudes Terres and Clos Saint Jacques. Indeed, their ungrafted vines constitute one of the last vestiges of pre-phylloxera Champagne. These miraculously preserved vineyards, classified as Grand Cru, are cultivated using the traditional method of layering.

The wine

The "Vieilles Vignes Françaises" Blanc de Noirs seeks to transcribe the authenticity embodied by the two legendary plots from which it originates. Its packaging is inspired by the historical codes of the cuvée while recalling the exceptional heritage of the House. The bottles of this 2014 vintage champagne are numbered and entirely hand-dressed.

Vinification and aging

Exclusive use of the cuvée. This Bollinger Blanc de Noirs champagne benefits from a maturation time twice as long as the rules of the appellation.

Blend

The "Vieilles Vignes Françaises" Blanc de Noirs 2014 cuvée from Bollinger is a 100% pinot noir.