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    1 331
  • Producer ranking ?

    86
  • Decanting time

    1.5h
  • When to drink

    Now
  • Food Pairing

    Roasted Guinea Fowl & Grilled swordfish

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The Story

Champagne Bollinger has understood the multiple profiles of La Côte aux Enfants in Aÿ, a legendary terroir established with great perseverance by the Jacques Bollinger himself between 1926 and 1934.

La Côte aux Enfants Champagne, the first cuvée from a Bollinger's single plot, offers wine enthusiasts an experience
truly unprecedented tasting experience. In this unique terroir Bollinger has chosen a single varietal, Pinot Noir, through whic...

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Vintage 2002

A cold winter and a mild late spring cued for a perfect June allowing early and fast flowering. Outstanding weather conditions prevailed and the season went on without dramatic turns. Rains in August raised concerns regarding gray rot, but finally sunshine and dry conditions throughout September resulted in an abundant crop of largely healthy fruit (11,930 kg/ha). Dehydration due to wind further aided in achieving perfect ripeness and addition...

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Made about three years out of every five. Only about 200 cases ever made. Quite Burgundian though perhaps not, at this price, great value in comparison. The price covers the reality of the rarity. Spice, very ripe plums, a hint of leather. Lots of the darker fruits. Bacon fat notes emerged as it warmed up. A lovely seamless pinot. Nice length. Very, very fine tannins. Good length and intensity. Should age well. Inevitably very hard to find but worth trying if the price doesn't deter you. 91
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Origin

Ay, Champagne

Grapes

100% Pinot Noir

Drinking temperature

16C

Other wines from this producer

B13 Blanc de Noirs

Bollinger Collection

Bollinger Special Cuvée

La Côte aux Enfants

La Grande Année

La Grande Année rosé

PN TX 17

PN VZ15

PNVZ16

R.D. Bollinger

RD Collection

Rosé

Special Cuvée

Verzenay Réserve

Vieilles Vignes Françaises

Vieilles Vignes Francaises Collection

Vins Clairs Cramant Vinifié en Fût

Vintage Champagne

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