Bollinger, La Grande Annee

Bollinger, La Grande AnneeDisgorged January 2005. A deeper hue compared to the 1999, the nose with greater intensity, with delicate honeyed buttery tones, green apples, a little more mushroomy just in the background, great lift and gaining intensity in the glass. Quintessential Bollinger bouquet. The palate has a rich entry, very good ripeness with touches of clear honey, a touch of mango, melted butter, white flowers and much greater weight than the 1999. Superb definition

good concentration and plenty of tannin

(91-93)/2021+

Light gold color

A super-fresh nose is comprised by notes of essence of red pinot fruit

at least on this showing - it has velvety tannins that pack a punch

the Rabajà is an absolutely captivating

The 2001 isn't quite as structured as the 1999

and the 2015 is a blend of 85% Garnacha and 15% Syrah

Fratelli Alessandria keeps its Barolo in oak casks for three years

almost understated finish in context of the growing season

If you can find it

This is almost as complex and aromatically pure as the ‘04 with notes of game