Ratings & Tasting Notes:

98 points Wine Advocate

No tasting note given.

97 points Wine Spectator

A full-bodied, powerful Champagne featuring biscuit and ginger aromas and flavors, picking up a grilled nut character on the finish. Very firmly structured and dry, yet with the flavor intensity and fine texture to match, this is a tour de force. Endless finish.

Cult Wines International Notes:

Bollinger R.D. (Récemment Dégorgé) Extra Brut is a legendary vintage Champagne that embodies Madame Bollinger’s visionary concept: releasing an old vintage that has undergone prolonged aging on the lees, disgorged just prior to sale. This technique creates a wine that contrasts the profound aromatic intensity derived from 10 to 14 or more years of aging under cork with a striking freshness, emphasized by an extremely low Extra Brut dosage (typically 3 grams per liter). The blend is predominantly Pinot Noir (around 70%) and Chardonnay, sourced entirely from Grand and Premier Cru vineyards. Vinified entirely in oak barrels, the R.D. cuvée is celebrated for its complexity, power, and tension. Tasting notes frequently describe chiseled structure, electric acidity, and a rich, creamy mousse, delivering savory flavors of brioche, honey, dried apricot, hazelnut, ginger, and citrus zest. To highlight its unique quality, Bollinger pioneered the practice of printing the exact disgorgement date directly on the label, guaranteeing transparency and affirming its exceptional character and decades-long aging potential.

Bottle Size:

750 mL

Storage History:

Always stored on its side in a climate-controlled cellar.

Condition:

Please note: The bottle shown is the exact bottle being sold.

Some label staining and bottle staining as shown. Otherwise, outstanding condition. Discounted due to cosmetic blemishes.