Wine of the Week #1534: n/v Bollinger Champagne Rose
[ n/v Bollinger Champagne Rose ]
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[ Why We Love It: ]
This non-vintage Rose is the newest addition to the line-up of celebrated and acclaimed wines from Bollinger and has quickly earned a reputation as one of the finest non-vintage Roses on the market. Given Bollinger’s esteemed place as a leading name in Champagne, it should come as no surprise that this limited production bubbly has attracted the attention, affinity and enthusiasm of Champagne lovers everywhere. Bollinger Champagne delivers an instantly recognizable house style with rich, aged and complex flavours, bracing acidity and structure and weight that make it one of the most age-worthy sparkling wines made anywhere on Earth. Pinot Noir plays a central role in al Bollinger Champagne this non-vintage Rose provides yet another brilliant expression of this noble grape’s superiority in the product of the finest sparkling wines. This Champagne is the perfect choice to serve as an apéritif, at brunch or with high tea – but also offers the concentration and body to pair with fish, seafood and lighter cheeses.
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[ Recipes & Food: ]
Miso Marinated Black Cod w/ Greens – RECIPE
Shrimp + Avocado Ceviche – RECIPE
Goat Cheese + Shiitake Mushroom Souffle – RECIPE
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[ Price: ]
BOTTLE: $87.75
CASE: $659.70
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[ Technical Specs: ]
ALCOHOL: 12.4%
BOTTLE: 750mL
Case Pack: 6 x 750mL
GRAPES: 62% Pinot Noir, 24% Chardonnay + 14% Pinot Meunier
CLOSURE: Natural Cork
CELLAR POTENTIAL: Now to 2020
SERVING TEMPERATURE: 10°C to 12°C
DOSAGE: 7-8 g/L
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[ Tasting Notes: ]
“I tasted the new NV rosé at Bollinger last week, based on the 06 and 07 vintages, and it amazed me as it did in the same room a year prior. Gorgeous elegance of rose petals and strawberry hull, beautiful minerality and the utmost poise. How can the bold Bollinger recipe create such delicacy?”
96 / 100 Points
Tyson Stelzer
– www.TysonStelzer.com –
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Wine of the Week #1534: n/v Bollinger Champagne Rose
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