Bollinger, R.D. Extra Brut - 2008

Name: Bollinger, R.D. Extra Brut
Brand: Bollinger
SKU: 13288
Price: 399.97 USD
Availability: InStock

750 mL

Item # 13288

The second disgorgement of this Champagne that was disgorged in October of 2023. This is from a spectacular vintage that could be further aged for decades. Bollinger's R.D. bottling is extensively aged on the lees - 15 years in this bottling. A bold style, full-bodied and rich on the palate.

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$1199.91/ Case of 3

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Color

White

Vintage

2008

Country

France

Region

Champagne

Producer

Bollinger

Grape Variety

Pinot Noir

Chardonnay

Staff Pick Notes

The year 2008 was tough for both the world and the fields of Champagne. At the end of harvest, however, a miracle happened in the form of warmth and sun and, to everyone's surprise, the rough start produced one of the best vintages of the last century, alongside 1961, 1989, and 1996. Seventeen years on, it's now possible to taste this slice of history in the form of R.D. Extra Brut - 2008. R.D, which stands for “recently disgorged," was released to the market last year and immediately wowed critics. The wine is textbook Bollinger - barrel fermented Blancs de Noirs, low dosage, and made from a 18 crus across the region. Time has turned something great into the stuff of legends: aromas of marzipan, apricots, and honey give way to a palate that’s laser focused, but rich with notes of hazelnut, toffee, and plum. Pressure makes diamonds.

- AL

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