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Bollinger

Bollinger RD 2007

Bollinger RD 2007

335,00 €
335,00 €
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  • Champagne France
  • 70% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay
  • Matured in oak barrels
  • 12.5%

This exceptional vintage champagne is one of Bollinger’s most prestigious creations, with a special balance of maturity and freshness. The year 2007 was relatively cooler in the Champagne region, so the wine retained a brighter acidity and a more elegant profile. The aroma reveals notes of dried fruit, baked apples, citrus peel, honey and toasted brioche, complemented by subtle accents of spices, nuts and light smokiness. On the palate it is dry, very complex and multi-layered - with a creamy texture, very fine bubbles and impressive minerality. The aftertaste is long, deep and refined, with lingering nuances of baked goods, citrus and light oxidation.

“RD” stands for Récemment Dégorgé – “recently disgorged.” This means that the champagne is aged on the lees for a very long time ( sur lie ), and the lees are only removed just before being released to the market.

This particular Bollinger RD 2007 has spent over 10 years on the lees (usually around 12-14 years), giving it an extremely deep, complex character – notes of brioche, nuts, pastries and ripe fruit. However, because it was disgorged very recently before sale, the wine also retains an unusually high level of freshness and vitality.

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About the manufacturer

Bollinger is one of the most prestigious Champagne houses, founded in 1829 and still family-run. They are famous for their distinctive style, dominated by Pinot Noir - which gives the champagnes more structure, body and depth than many other Champagne producers. The house has a large number of its own Grand and Premier Cru vineyards, which allows for quality control from grape to bottle.
Lily Bollinger – the woman who created a legend Lily Bollinger (Elisabeth “Lily” Bollinger) was one of the most influential women in the history of Champagne. After the death of her husband Jacques Bollinger in 1941, she took over the management of the house during World War II – a very difficult period. Despite the difficulties, she not only maintained Bollinger’s reputation, but also strengthened it further, actively traveling the world, presenting Champagne herself and creating its prestige internationally. She was known for her charisma, strong character and total dedication to quality – even in her old age, she would visit the vineyards herself by bicycle. Lily Bollinger believed that Champagne should not only be a symbol of luxury, but also part of the joy of life. Her most famous phrase has become a legend in the Champagne world: “I drink champagne when I’m happy and when I’m sad. Sometimes I drink it when I’m alone. When I have company – I consider it obligatory. I play with it when I’m not hungry, and I drink it when I am. Otherwise I don’t touch it… unless I’m thirsty.”