2015 Bollinger La Grande Annee Brut, Champagne, France VB Event 11.02.23 owned by the Pasquero-Elia family

owned by the Pasquero-Elia family

as well as three Champagne-method sparkling wines

with traces of leather and black pepper

Pinot Noir from 20 year old vines grown on clay and sandstone

VARIETY : Syrah

2015 Bollinger La Grande Annee Brut, Champagne, France VB Event 11.02.23 owned by the Pasquero-Elia familyThe balance between the intensity of great Pinot Noir and the freshness of Chardonnays La Grande Anne 2015 is an assembly of 19 crus, mostly in A and Verzenay for the 61% Pinot Noir and Chouilly and Oiry for the 39% Chardonnay. Fermentation takes place entirely in oak barrels and the wine is aged, sealed with a natural cork, for more than twice the time required by the appellation. Dosage is moderate, 8 grams per litre.