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Champagne Bollinger 2005 La Grande Année Bruttext
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Champagne Bollinger 2005 La Grande Année Brut 2005

Champagne, FranceLa Grande Annee is made only in the best years, and although 2005 can't be widely reputed to be one of those, Bolly makes it otherwise. 70/30 pinot noir/chardonnay was sourced from 13 crus, fermented in small French oak and spent nine years on the lees; this bottle was disgorged in 2015. The autolytic, leesy depth is impressive, a perfect foil against the precise, taut and lemon pith acidity. Dense apple, brioche and toasted hazelnuts on the structured, complexed and fresh palate, one that ends with fine spices. Drinking beautifully now, but will easily hold and mature over the next decade plus.Tasted: 06 December 2016Tasted by: Prices:
BC$169.99750mlBCLS
BC$324.991500mlprivate wine shops
AB$165.00750mlprivate wine shops
MB$157.02750mlManitoba's Liquor Mart
ON$136.75750mlLCBO
QC$173.99750mlSAQ
Producer: Champagne BollingerDistributors: Trialto Wine Group
Blend: Pinot Noir - ChardonnayCSPC: 145169UPC: 3052853075909