Bollinger RD 1988

Bollinger RD 1988

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Bollinger RD 1988
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Bollinger RD 1988 is a mature-vintage, prestige-cuvée Champagne produced by Champagne Bollinger in Aÿ, France. Created by Lily Bollinger herself, the first iteration of Bollinger Récemment Dégorgé – or simply RD – was a 1952 vintage released in 1967. Today, each new vintage is received with much anticipation. "1988 was a cool, somewhat damp year that produced extremely vivacious Champagnes. The best of these are still youthful, and this is a superb example. The wine has plenty of ripe baked apple fruit and notes of brioche, toasted hazelnut, and a suggestion of freshly ground coffee. On the palate, the freshness shines through, and there is still plenty of zip left to the bubble. This Champagne is ageing well and showing no signs of slowing down." Decanter, 2021
88 Vinous
Walnut, hazelnut, butterscotch and a Tokaji-like suggestion of damp stone on the yeasty nose. Brisk in texture, quite dry and distinctly mature, with a nut skin note and slightly sour-edged acidity. But concentrated and firmly structured. A classic dinner table bubbly. Bollinger fans appreciate the mature flavors of this Champagne, but my sample seemed a bit past its best. Stephen Tanzer1st November 2001

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Synonymous with sophistication and quality, Champagne Bollinger was awarded the Royal Warrant as Official Purveyor of Champagne to Queen Victoria in 1884. From special cuvées and Rosé Champagnes, to rarely seen vintages, luxurious large formats and Recently Disgorged styles, this is a wonderful House to discover. Bollinger wines even have a close association with James Bond - and rare limited editions have been released in celebration of the films from Moonraker to No Time To Die.

The Bollinger vineyard covers 179 hectares, with 85% of these Grand and Premier Cru. One of the last family-run Champagne houses in the region, Bollinger is located in the village of Aÿ, near Épernay. A number of practices are key to the Bollinger approach: the majority of grapes used in the wines have to come from the Maison's own vineyards; Pinot Noir must play a dominant role in the blend; the role of micro-oxygenation from barrel fermentation; and long periods of bottle aging (two to three times longer than required).

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