95+ Points
96 Points
96 Points

Champagne Bollinger La Grande Annee Brut 2015

SKU: BOLG201510 UCNZ

$299.99

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Bollinger La Grande Année 2015 is a masterclass in Champagne craftsmanship, offering a rich tapestry of flavors from stone fruits and honey to exotic mango and vanilla, with an intriguing finish of chocolate and citrus.

This vintage Champagne boasts a plump, generous palate with a creamy texture and a harmonious balance of Mirabelle plum jam and refined oak influences, showcasing its exceptional aging potential and structure.

With stellar reviews from Robert Parker, James Suckling, and Vinous, this cuvée has been praised for its depth, finesse, and complexity, making it a standout choice for both immediate enjoyment and long-term cellaring.

Critic Scores

95+ // Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

"The 2015 Brut La Grande Année was disgorged last year with eight grams per liter dosage. The wine has turned out beautifully, exhibiting a more muscular, old-school Bollinger profile in contrast to the unusually racy, fine-boned 2014 that preceded it. Wafting from the glass with notes of pear, orange oil and white flowers mingled with notions of mocha, toasted hazelnuts and fino sherry, it's medium to full-bodied, layered and textural, with a dense core of fruit framed by chalky structuring extract, concluding with a long, sapid finish."

96 // James Suckling

"Enticing, fragrant aromas of toast, lemon zest and an earthy-smoky nuance lead to a palate of subtle Bosc-pear, mango, papaya, even pineapple flavors. Lifted by fresh acidity on the medium-bodied palate, the wine keeps unfolding in toasted walnuts, honey and a dash of bitter marmalade. It’s mouth-filling, alive with acidity and full of finesse. Drink or hold."

96 // Vinous

"Bollinger's 2015 Brut Grand Année is an intriguing wine in that is clearly reflects the decision to pick on the later side in order to avoid vegetal notes derived from the mismatch of alcoholic and phenolic ripeness. "Balance was hard to achieve in 2015," Chef de Cave Dennis Bunner notes. "At 10% in sugar, the fruit was simply not ripe. We had to wait to reach the optimal window of ripeness." Bunner also opted to increase the Chardonnay, so the blend is 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay, as opposed to the more typical 70/30 blend, with more Verzenay than Aÿ in the Pinots. Dried citrus peel, sage, menthol, sage, tangerine peel and spice build with some coaxing. Light tropical overtones develop with aeration. There's real density and textural richness here. This will be a fascinating vintage to follow. Stylistically, it is the complete opposite from the much more linear 2014 that precedes it."

Product Details

Sparkling

2015

Chardonnay / Pinot Noir

Bollinger

Champagne, France

15 Plus Years

Cork

12.5%

750ml (Bottle)

Available for Purchase

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Description

Bollinger La Grande Année 2015 epitomizes the pinnacle of Champagne excellence with its intricate and multifaceted profile. The nose opens with a vibrant array of stone fruits like Mirabelle plum and cider apples, layered with honey-glazed almonds and a medley of red berries including blackberry and blackcurrant. Exotic touches of mango evolve into complex tertiary notes of vanilla and delicate wood, offering a captivating aromatic experience.
On the palate, the wine reveals its generous and enticing character, with a texture reminiscent of Mirabelle plum jam and a rich, creamy mouthfeel. The finish is equally impressive, blending hints of chocolate with citrus zest and a subtle schist minerality that extends its length. Crafted from a blend of 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay, and aged extensively in oak barrels, La Grande Année 2015 delivers a harmonious and powerful expression of Champagne that promises both immediate gratification and long-term enjoyment.
Tasting Profile

Light

Full

Low Tannin

Tannic

Sweet

Dry

Low Acidity

High Acidity

Aroma:

Almond, Baked Apple, Plum

Palate:

Creamy, Lemon Curd, Plum

Food Pairings:

Cheese

Dessert

Shellfish

Tasting Notes

Description

Bollinger La Grande Année 2015 epitomizes the pinnacle of Champagne excellence with its intricate and multifaceted profile. The nose opens with a vibrant array of stone fruits like Mirabelle plum and cider apples, layered with honey-glazed almonds and a medley of red berries including blackberry and blackcurrant. Exotic touches of mango evolve into complex tertiary notes of vanilla and delicate wood, offering a captivating aromatic experience.

On the palate, the wine reveals its generous and enticing character, with a texture reminiscent of Mirabelle plum jam and a rich, creamy mouthfeel. The finish is equally impressive, blending hints of chocolate with citrus zest and a subtle schist minerality that extends its length. Crafted from a blend of 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay, and aged extensively in oak barrels, La Grande Année 2015 delivers a harmonious and powerful expression of Champagne that promises both immediate gratification and long-term enjoyment.

Tasting Profile

Light
Full

Low Tannin
Tannic

Sweet
Dry

Low Acidity
High Acidity

Aroma:

Almond, Baked Apple, Plum

Palate:

Creamy, Lemon Curd, Plum

Food Pairings:

Cheese

Dessert

Shellfish

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