Bollinger La Grand Année 75cl - Pack of 6

Produced only in exceptional harvests, Bollinger's Prestige Cuvee is rounded and rich, allowing it to accompany food well. The grapes used to produce this Champagne come exclusively from Premier and Grand Cru vineyards. 1999 has produced excellent wines with good longevity similar to the 1970 or 1983 vintages. Bollinger is one of the few remaining independent family owned Champagne houses. Founded in 1829, this moderately small house has worked tirelessly to acquire the finest vineyard sites, now totalling 163 ha, to guarantee the highest quality wine. The Champagne region of France lies approx 100 miles East of Paris. The chalky soil in this cool northerly climate creates a unique terroir for the Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier grapes. Unusually, first fermentation is carried out in old oak barrels to reinforce aromatic complexity and promote longevity. The wine is hand-disgorged after a minimum of 6 yrs ageing, giving it an amazing richness of flavour. "If you need convincing about vintage Champagne, then start here. Complex, biscuity, layered and full, this wine is addictive." La Grande Annee 1999, matthewjukes.com, 17th August 2007.