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La Côte aux Enfants Champagne 2015

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Established by Jacques Bollinger between 1926 and 1934, La Côte aux Enfants is a steep hillside vineyard located on the outskirts of Aÿ. The name La Côte aux Enfants, or “the Children’s Hillside,” comes from local legend: the slope was once so steep that only children could climb it. That spirit of singular, almost improbable terroir is exactly what this wine delivers. This unique parcel has been a source of endless fascination, producing some of the most highly prized Pinot Noir in the region. Aware of its potential, it became Champagne Bollinger’s ambition to produce a great vintage Champagne exclusively from this vineyard, with 100% Pinot Noir. The fruit comes from the north-west side of the hill, revealing a particularly refined expression of La Côte aux Enfants vineyard.

VINEYARD

La Côte aux Enfants sits on the northwest-facing side of its namesake hillside, just outside of Aÿ Grand Cru. It is defined by high elevation and exceptionally thin soils, with roughly 12 inches of topsoil above pure chalk. This lean, mineral foundation gives the wine its bright, chiseled character. The steep pitch of the slope has long made it one of the most demanding parcels to farm in the region.

WINEMAKING

100% Pinot Noir Grand Cru from the single La Côte aux Enfants parcel, fermented entirely in aged oak barrels. The wine is sealed with a natural cork and cellar aged for more than twice the time required by appellation regulations. Dosage is low at 4 grams per liter.

VINTAGE

The 2015 vintage is the result of an outstanding year. A mild and rainy winter gave way to a clement early spring, eliminating any risk of frost. April, marked by record levels of sunshine – second only to 2007 – encouraged bud burst in line with the ten-year average. The weather in May and June remained favorable, with high temperatures leading into a hot, dry summer. Flowering took place under ideal conditions, though the lack of rain caused significant water stress, limiting vegetative growth and producing small, very concentrated grapes.

TASTING NOTE

Saffron yellow. Bergamot, lemon, clementine, and Mirabelle plum on the nose. Ripe quince and dried fruit on the palate, with elegant texture, lively acidity, and a long, saline finish.

FOOD PAIRING

Pan-fried lobster tail with sesame oil and ginger sabayon, or roasted asparagus, green chili, chopped roasted peanuts, parsley and coriander jus

Color

White

Blend %

100% Pinot Noir

Appellation

Champagne

Alcohol

12.5%

Reviews

97

Jeb Dunnuck - December 15, 2025 "Sourced from two hectares in Aÿ, this is the third release of La Côte Aux Enfants Brut, following 2012 and 2014. The 2015 Champagne Blanc De Noirs La Côte Aux Enfants Brut is medium to full-bodied, with fantastic purity, and offers more verticality than La Grande Année of the same vintage. It reveals fabulous, compact, and pure notes of black raspberry, smoky wet stones, frangipane, and fresh flowers. The mousse is refined and elegant, with lasting notes of black cherry liqueur lasting through a long finish. While it is fabulous now, those seeking more decadence will need to be patient as it fleshes out."

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