Viticulture
71% Pinot Noir and 29% Chardonnay. SOurced from 18 crus, predominantly from Aÿ for Pinot Noir and Le-Mesnil-sur-Oger and Cramant for Chardonnay
Vinification
Only the cuvée is used. 100% barrel fermentation. Only the best vintages are elevated to the level of Bollinger R.D.: the 2008 vintage is characterised by remarkable precision and splendour. The ageing is extremely long – more than four times longer than required by the appellation rules. Ageing takes place under cork. Disgorged on 28th October 2022.
Food Match
Any variations on the Piedmontese Hazelnut - the ingredient selected by the house to highlight Bollinger R.D. 2008. Also Gruyère cheese with 25 months of ageing.
| Closure | Natural Cork | ||||
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| Residual Sugar | 3g/l | ||||
| Allergens | Sulphur | ||||
| SKU Code | 36266108 |