Description
A monumental expression of Bollinger and a great Champagne vintage, La Grande Année 2008 marries 71% Pinot Noir with 29% Chardonnay, barrel vinification and nine years on lees. The result is powerful yet incisively fresh: orchard fruit, ripe lemon, peach and pineapple unfold into warm biscuit, honeycomb, spice and chalky salinity, carried by a refined mousse and a long, precise finish. Jeb Dunnuck awarded 99 points, calling it one of the finest versions ever produced; Wine Advocate and Decanter each gave 97, praising its concentration, elegance and mineral drive. This rare 3-litre jeroboam evolves slowly: Essi Avellan MW rated the format 99 points, highlighting its youthful structure and longevity. Magnificent for landmark celebrations, it is entering its drinking window now and should develop beautifully through 2050 and beyond under ideal cellaring.
