PN VZ19 is the fifth interpretation in a series that will be released every year, always with a focus on one of Bollinger’s Pinot Noir crus, or villages. Each year the cuvee will be an expression of a different cru from the base year that highlight's its distinctive terroir and taste. PN VZ19 highlights Verzenay (VZ) which makes up 40% of the blend with the balance from Aÿ, Avenay, Louvois, Mutigny & Tauxières. The blend features 52% from 2019 and 48% of Bollinger's reserve wines with the oldest from 2009.
PN VZ19 is the fifth interpretation in a series that will be released every year, always with a focus on one of Bollinger’s Pinot Noir crus, or villages. Each year the cuvee will be an expression of a different cru from the base year that highlight's its distinctive terroir and taste. PN VZ19 highlights Verzenay (VZ) which makes up 40% of the blend with the balance from Aÿ, Avenay, Louvois, Mutigny & Tauxières. The blend features 52% from 2019 and 48% of Bollinger's reserve wines with the oldest from 2009.
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The story began with Athanase de Villermont, the youngest son of a noble family with a brilliant destiny. A great soldier who shone during the American War of Independence, he inherited an extensive estate from his family in the Aÿ area. He immediately foresaw the extraordinary potential of the wines of Champagne, but as an aristocrat he was forbidden to become involved in trade. He then met Joseph Bollinger, a widely travelled German who had left his country of birth to learn about the Champagne wine trade, and Paul Renaudin, a local man who was fascinated by the world of wine. The firm of Renaudin-Bollinger & Cie was founded on 6th February 1829. Joseph took care of sales and Paul of the c...
The story began with Athanase de Villermont, the youngest son of a noble family with a brilliant destiny. A great soldier who shone during the American War of Independence, he inherited an extensive estate from his family in the Aÿ area. He immediately foresaw the extraordinary potential of the wines of Champagne, but as an aristocrat he was forbidden to become involved in trade. He then met Joseph Bollinger, a widely travelled German who had left his country of birth to learn about the Champagne wine trade, and Paul Renaudin, a local man who was fascinated by the world of wine. The firm of Renaudin-Bollinger & Cie was founded on 6th February 1829. Joseph took care of sales and Paul of the cellar. Athanase had founded a champagne House that was to endure through the centuries. It was only in 2008 that, for the first time in its history, the House placed its future into the care of a Chairman who was not a family member. With the Bollinger family’s support, Jérôme Philipon has extended his predecessor’s programme of modernisation and investment. With him, the House has continued to preserve its traditional expertise while incorporating the best of new technologies for the future development of the brand, both in terms of quality and commercial growth.
The first nose is very expressive with a full aromatic bouquet. The dominant fruit is ripe peach and lemon with subtle sweet spice. The palate complements with lots of minerality and a hint of salt. The warmth of the year can be sensed the textured fleshiness and juicy-fruity power. At the same time the wine projects immaculate precision and length.
2019 was a hot year which made for a hot, dry vintage. Alternating periods of hot and cold weather began in winter, with temperatures rising to 20°C in February. In April and May, spring frosts hit 1000ha of vineyards in Champagne, which mildly affected Bollinger’s vineyards in Aÿ and Cuis. This spring weather gave way to rainy conditions, forcing the Maison’s teams to be vigilant faced with the threat of mildew. Flowering was delayed by these changeable weather conditions, which were followed by heat waves and are record high temperature of 41°C on the 25th of July. Sunburned grape clusters reduced yields still further and drought conditions during August and September encouraged grapes to ripen quickly. Despite the difficult weather conditions through out the year, the harvest was remarkable. Thanks to their crop of extremely healthy grapes, Bollinger could expect a beautifully ripe vintage which gave rise to a delicate, complex wine. More than 50% vinified in oak barrels. More than 50% vinified in oak barrels
Decanter, November 2024: "Baked apricot, scorched orange and soft raspberry, with tasty nougat, cocoa and dried pear ageing characters. A striking wine of persistent, tightly packed quality with terrific mid-term potential."
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