Bollinger Vieilles Vignes Françaises 2016

Bollinger, Aÿ, Champagne

Vintage 2016

Style Champagne

Blend of grapes 100% Grand Cru Pinot Noir

Winemaker Denis Bunner

Alcohol 12.5%

Dosage Low, 4g/l

Details of production

ElaborationThe Vieilles Vignes Françaises are intimately linked to the history of Champagne Bollinger. Ungrafted, they preserve an almost forgotten memory and act as an extraordinary and moving symbol of our heritage: Champagne before phylloxera. Chaudes Terres and Clos StJacques, located in Aÿ, are the legendary parcels that constitute Bollinger’s Vieilles VignesFrançaises. These two miraculous clos, classified Grands Crus, are planted «en foule» andcultivated using a traditional method called «provignage» or «layering». 1736 bottles of VieillesVignes Françaises 2016 were produced and numbered.

Tasting Notes

A generous nose blending red and black fruits such as redcurrant and blackberry. After a little time in the glass the wine opens to reveal stone fruits -peach ,apricot, and Mirabelle plum with candied lemon and kumquat, which bring freshness and complexity. Seductive on the palate, with a beautiful texture and very fine bubbles. It’s opulent and vinous, evolving into dried apricot and acacia honey. On first tasting it’s full of decadent pâtes de fruits and almond, followed by a bright squeeze of blood orange. The finish is long and expressive, with intense notes of dried fig, bringing richness and intensity.

How To Serve

Sensations Vieilles Vignes Françaises 2016 can be served alongside the finest dishes, yet tasting this wine on its own is enough to create an exceptional tasting experience and a momentous occasion for any wine enthusiast. To highlight its unique style, scents, and aromas, we recommend you serve this wine between 10 and 12°C. You can enjoy this wine now, or choose to age it in your cellar.