Champagne Bollinger Vieilles Vignes Francaises 2008
Champagne
February 27, 2026 - Vieilles Vignes Françaises is Champagne’s most mythical cuvée, crafted from ungrafted Pinot Noir vines that miraculously survived the phylloxera epidemic. Two of Bollinger’s classified Grands crus, Chaudes Terres and Clos St. Jacques, continue to be farmed using traditional methods that date back to pre-phylloxera times. Created by Madame Lily Bollinger in 1969 to commemorate her 70th birthday and released in 1974, the wine quickly became a collectible, embodying a bygone era. Its rarity makes it one of the most sought-after and collectable Champagnes in the world.
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Champagne Bollinger Vieilles Vignes Francaises 2016
Champagne
February 27, 2026 - Vieilles Vignes Françaises is Champagne’s most mythical cuvée, crafted from ungrafted Pinot Noir vines that miraculously survived the phylloxera epidemic. Two of Bollinger’s classified Grands crus, Chaudes Terres and Clos St. Jacques, continue to be farmed using traditional methods that date back to pre-phylloxera times. Created by Madame Lily Bollinger in 1969 to commemorate her 70th birthday and released in 1974, the wine quickly became a collectible, embodying a bygone era. Its rarity makes it one of the most sought-after and collectable Champagnes in the world.
Wine Spectator - September 10, 2025 "Beautifully fragrant with clove, violet and incense aromatics, this rich blanc de noirs is vinous in style. The fine, chalky mousse is almost lightly tannic in texture, and with the…
Champagne Bollinger La Grande Année 2012
Champagne
February 27, 2026 - La Grande Année: The Great Year. This Champagne is the embodiment of everything that makes Bollinger
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Champagne Ayala Brut Nature NV
Champagne
February 26, 2026 - Ayala’s Brut Nature is a zero-dosage Champagne that is aged for nearly four years. It reveals elegant complexity, with extended autolysis highlighting the exceptional quality of grapes from Champagne’s best crus. The blend features primarily Chardonnay, with Pinot Noir and a touch of Pinot Meunier for balance. Its bright gold color leads to a fine nose of citrus and subtle saline notes. On the palate, it is clean and complex, offering dry mineral flavors and vibrant grapefruit and white fruit, all while maintaining freshness and tension.
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James Suckling - August 15, 2024 "A well-rounded, balanced and seductive brut-nature blend of 55%Pinot Noir and 15% Pinot Meunier. On the nose it shows aromas of sliced apples, pears and cinnamon. Round and juicy with…
Jeb Dunnuck - December 15, 2025 "First produced in in 2007, the NV Champagne Brut Nature has four years aging sur latte and consists of 52% Chardonnay, 25% Pinot Noir, and 23% Meunier, based on the…