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R.D. Bollinger 2002

Bollinger, Champagne, France

Bollinger
Champagne France
  • 97
    Points
  • The 724 best
    of 3 290 954
    wines globally
  • 13 Pros of
    13 recommend
    this wine
154 97
  • Taste
  • Moment

  • Country ranking ?

    618

  • Producer ranking ?

    24

  • Decanting time

    20min

  • When to drink

    now to 2030

  • Food Pairing

    Iberico Bellota ham, smoked salmon with morrel sauce, roasted chicken with lemon & pine nuts and herbs

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The Story

R.D. (Recently Disgorged) is the result of a great vision of Madame Bollinger, R.D. is a magnification of the very best that the Champagne region’s terroir has to offer. R.D. starts as a Grande Année, the prestige cuvée of Bollinger, and is allowed to mature for an extra 8 to 20 years, sometimes more. This special aging allows the wine to maintain a unique combination of freshness and vivacity, while developing delicate and complex aromas. The...

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Wine Information

Blend:  60% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay – 23 crus: 71% Grands crus, 29% Premiers crus
Only the very best among vintage champagnes become Bollinger R.D.: 2002 is definitely one of the most promising vintages of the last decade.

Maturation: A very long maturation, more than three times longer than required by the appellation, for an infinite array of flavours: a true wine alchemy

Dosage: Very low: "Extra Brut"", 3 to 4 grams per liter

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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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Average Bottle Price

2020
216€

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Tasting note

color

Deep

ending

Long

nose

Wide and Complex

recommend

Yes

taste

Average in Acidity

Verdict

Sophisticated

Written Notes

A stupendous vintage, one which will last for many years. There is richness, and it is more hazelnut and honey than stonefruit. Enticing truffle notes with hints of red fruits, layered throughout. A truly superb champagne, especially for those who enjoy the more powerful style. 96.

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  • 96p
Beautiful sophistication and youthful beauty. While there is a certain knot device and distinct but faint RD tones thowards mushroom, truffle and mineral saltiness. Blooming in the glass and not unlike a young RD 1975, so at some point will this wine breathe sweetest chocolate and nut symphony. Last incredibly tied and grassy. How can disgorging affect so individual in the bottles?
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  • 93p

The nose surprises with its sweetly fruity tones, honeycomb, brioche and vanilla. The moderate oxidative characters are well in sync with the lushness and drive of the wine. At an attractive drinking age right now but still on its way up.

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  • 95p

To the eye a golden colour with with subtle highlights. On the nose aromas of stewed ripe fruit, particularly quince, but also a discreet note of honey. These are followed by roasted notes and cocoa, which give way to flavours of star anise and nutmeg.

In the mouth, full-bodied attack. Powerful but well-balanced, with persistent flavour. Mineral finish with touches of lemon revealing a pleasing bitterness.

Blend of the 2002 vintage: 60% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay. 23 crus: 71% Grands crus, 29% Premiers crus.

Only the very best among vintage champagnes become Bollinger R.D. and 2002 is definitely one of the most promising vintages of the last decade.

Maturation: a very long maturation, more than three times longer than required by the appellation, for an infinite array of flavours: a true wine alchemy.

Dosage: very low: “Extra Brut”, 3 to 4 grams per liter.

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This gorgeous, complex Champagne just kept improving in the glass as it opened up. Like a great white wine, the wine expanded, adding depth and length with aeration. Flavors range from toast, citrus to spices and orange peel - still primary flavors suggesting the wine has a long way to go. Impressive wine.

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  • 97p

Bollinger R.D. will enhance all gourmet cuisine but its aura is such that it creates a special occasion on its own. Offering it as a gift is a sign of a great friendship.
In order to fully appreciate its unique style, bouquet and aromas, it is best served between 8 and 10°C, or more.
Bollinger R.D. can be enjoyed right away to appreciate the exceptional freshness due to its recent disgorging; you may also choose to let it mature further: its ageing potential is endless.

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  • 94p

Bollinger RD 2002 (magnum) Deepish colour. Lifted slightly high toned nose where the oak influence is clear still. Slightly heavy in the mouth with the pinot dominating. Not particularly complex and somewhat lacking elegance? 17.  Same wine from bottle was even more developed with angular acidity and not particularly harmonious.

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  • 90p

Tasted Blind, PWC: Very fine slow bubbles, clean tight nose here, a bit muted, slightly musty, earthy notes maybe, its got grip it feels mushroomy definitely Pinot it seems, long intense finish, tight coil, oak here, powerful. This has good sweetness too, this is quite complete for me maybe Pol Winston?

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  • 94p
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Information

Origin

Ay, Champagne

Grapes

60% Pinot Noir
40% Chardonnay

Vintage Quality

Excellent

Value For Money

Good

Investment potential

No Potential

Fake factory

None

Drinking temperature

10-12C

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