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Established in 1829 in Ay, the heart of the Champagne area, the House of Bollinger, rooted in the terroir, owns 144 hectares of vineyards located primarily in the Premiers and Grands Crus villages of Champagne. These vineyards supply 70% of Bollinger's grape requirements and therefore ensure continuity and consistency of the style of its champagnes, whose backbone is the pinot noir grown in Grands and Premiers crus vineyards. Regardless of fashion or cost, Bollinger only uses the "cuvee"- i.e. first pressing- and preserves tradtional methods such as fermentation in oak casks, conservation of reserve wines in magnums, and long ageing of its champagnes in the cellars. The Bollinger Charter of Ethics and Qualtiy clearly sets out the principles and rules it is committed to following to achieve it own distinctive style. The House of Bollinger is completely independent, family owned and managed, and intends to remain so. It has been run, since it creation, by the same family. These assets enable it to remain small, to control its prodution so as to guarantee the consistency and continuity of it champagne while handing down its unique style from generation to generation. Thus the Bollinger style was forged over the years, insitutinga distintive and indetifiable reference which can be enjoyed all over the world. Mature and nutty in character, this 1988 exhibits a firm texture and an elegant stature, a fine backdrop for the roast coffee, hazelnut and citrus flavors. Dry style. 10,000 cases imported. Rated 92 Wine Spectator |
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