Sparkling wine

Bollinger, Vieilles Vignes Françaises 2006

RRP £595

Richly aromatic, deep and almost melancholic, this has a powerful, oxidative nose reminiscent of dried fruit, nuts and oak-derived woody characters. Highly concentrated, but even at more than a decade old it needs more time to display its full complexity. (Essi Avellan MW)

Score

100

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Wine Details

Colour

White

Wine Style

Sparkling

Grape Varieties

Pinot Noir (100%)

Alcohol

12%

Bottle size

75cl

Drink dates

2020 - 2025

Origin

Country

France

Region

Champagne

Sub-region

Champagne AOP

Tasting Information

Name of Tasting

Icon Champagne

Type of Tasting

Panel Tasting

Blind

Yes

Tasted by

Christelle Guibert, Xavier Rousset MS, Peter Liem, Essi Avellan MW

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