2015 Bollinger La Grande Annee Brut, Champagne, France VB Event 11.02.23 From the Rhys Estate vineyard

From the Rhys Estate vineyard located in the deep end of the Anderson Valley

good drainage

with traces of leather and black pepper

Earthy mid-palate leads to a long savory finish

2015 Bollinger La Grande Annee Brut, Champagne, France VB Event 11.02.23 From the Rhys Estate vineyardThe balance between the intensity of great Pinot Noir and the freshness of Chardonnays La Grande Anne 2015 is an assembly of 19 crus, mostly in A and Verzenay for the 61% Pinot Noir and Chouilly and Oiry for the 39% Chardonnay. Fermentation takes place entirely in oak barrels and the wine is aged, sealed with a natural cork, for more than twice the time required by the appellation. Dosage is moderate, 8 grams per litre.