Bollinger

R.D. 2008 | Bottle 75cl - Presentation pack

Description

Cuvée R.D. 2008 from Maison Bollinger is a bold, dazzling cuvée. Conceived by the illustrious Madame Bollinger, Cuvée R.D. is an Extra Brut champagne, vintage-aged on lees, offered for tasting just after disgorgement: R.D. for "Récemment Dégorgée". Its recent disgorgement guarantees optimal freshness, that extraordinary moment when the intensity of freshness equals the beauty of aromatic expression.

This exceptional cuvée is only produced in great years, and reveals the exceptional aromatic expression of its vintage in a Champagne that has taken the time to develop while retaining its brilliance.

This 2008 vintage is a blend of 71% Pinot Noir and 29% Chardonnay from 18 different crus. This blend is vinified, then aged in barrel. The bottles are then lowered into the cellar, corked to optimize aroma development, and aged for over 10 years.

This champagne has a golden hue.

The nose is greedy, with aromas of marzipan, honey, breadcrumbs, apricot and bergamot.

The palate opens with a rich, precise effervescence, then reveals flavors of mirabelle plum, vine peach and citrus. The saline finish, combined with fresh hazelnut, gives the wine a long, lingering finish.

This magnificent cuvée R.D. 2008 from Maison Bollinger is a perfect match for scallops with Piedmont IGP hazelnuts.