The champagne Champagne Bollinger Vieilles Vignes Françaises, vintage 2013 from the winery Champagne Bollinger has been rated in 2022 by Anne Krebiehl MW with 99 Falstaff points. It is a wine made from the grape variety Pinot Noir from the region Champagne in France.
Tasting Notes
The most subtle hint of raw, buttery shortcrust pastry is followed by a touch of pure, ripe, sweet apple flesh and a promise of mellow creaminess. Overtones of caramel and a pure citric note appear with more air. All is nuanced, all is subtle, all is creamy. The palate strikes with finest foam and a distinct saltiness and real concentration. There is density and depth and ripe apple richness. This is countered by finest, mouth-watering acidity that reveals visceral streaks of umami, shimmering like fresh shiitake and chalky depth. Great elegance, great nuance, endless length, a monument. This is only just hitting its stride.
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