Bollinger La Grande Année 2014

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The Great Year 2014, among the ten best wines in the world by Wine Spectator It is a champagne that was vinified in small French oak barrels then aged in the famous chalk cellars of the house for optimal aging. This is an extraordinary blend of 21 crus: mainly Aÿ and Verzenay for Pinot Noir at 65%. Le Mesnil-sur-Oger and Oiry for the Chardonnay (35%). The color is a magnificent Versailles Gold. It is delicately tinted with golden reflections, witnesses of the maturity of the wine. On the nose: toasted and fruity and slightly vanilla notes. Full and expressive. Apricot, almond and hazelnut, but also honey and cereals respond to each other in a veritable symphony of aromas. On the palate: affirmations of the sensations of the nose with a remarkable silkiness. Its freshness and smoothness are accompanied on the finish by beautiful bitters. A good aging potential in the cellar away from light, noise and the bottle lying down with successive tastings in order to measure the evolution of the wine until its qualitative climax. To be served at a temperature around 10 degrees, throughout a meal with scallops, sorrel and vanilla. Grilled oyster, smoked butter and sea purslane. Hen of the woods, potato and truffle emulsion. Perfect on an apricot or blueberry pie. Would go even better on a dark chocolate cake.

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