Additional Information
| Goes well with | Aperatif (on its own), Fish, Salmon, Seafood |
|---|---|
| Country/Region | France, France/Champagne |
| Grape type | Chardonnay, Pinot Noir |
| Drinking style | Complex, elegant, concentrated |
Details
As Ghislain Montgolfier, the président directeur général of Bollinger, explained "The 2003 harvest was not a Grande Année for Bollinger. We knew from the start that the grapes did not have a sufficiently high total acidity, or a low enough pH, to achieve the austere character that is so necessary for a Bollinger Grande Année.
However, 2003 did produce something special. So special, in fact, that it was impossible to ignore. Even at Bollinger. But what should we do? We could not release this wine as a Grande Année. Bollinger drinkers would not understand such a change of style.
So we are presenting it as "2003 by Bollinger". A bit theatrical, perhaps, but we are lifting the curtain on a totally one-off style and saying "Yes, this is 2003" and "Yes this is Bollinger". It is neither superior, nor inferior to Grande Année. It's just different, and we hope the packaging reflects the uniqueness of the product."
