Champagne Bollinger
La Grande Année Rosé 2018
Champagne
La Grande Année Rosé is another expression of La Grande Année, enhanced by the addition of an iconic red wine from the La Côte aux Enfants vineyard. This legendary Aÿ parcel is owned entirely by Champagne Bollinger, and is only vinified into a red wine during years when the grapes reach optimum ripeness. After vinification in small old oak barrels and long lees ageing, every bottle of La Grande Année Rosé is still riddled and disgorged by hand. In this way, it reflects all the expertise and savoir-faire of a Maison capable of creating a cuvée whose quality is matched only by its purity.
VINEYARD
19 Crus: predominantly Verzenay, Aÿ and Mareuil sur Aÿ for Pinot Noir, and Chouilly and Cuis for Chardonnay. 5% red wine from the Côte aux Enfants.
WINEMAKING
Fermented entirely in oak barrels, long ageing on the lees, riddled and disgorged by hand.
VINTAGE
Only produced during the finest years. At Bollinger, the 2018 harvest led to the creation of a vibrant and elegant wine.
TASTING NOTE
Little by little, the wine reveals layers of complexity, successively imparting notes of strawberry and redcurrant subtly blended with citrus and vine peach. An initial touch of menthol brings vibrant freshness.
FOOD PAIRING
Beef fillet carpaccio, black olive oil, red basil, goji berries, pepper and pink salt. Grilled lobster tail, Cognac flambée, red rice with black garlic.
Color
Rose
Blend %
67% Pinot Noir, 33% Chardonnay
Appellation
Champagne
Alcohol
12.5%
Suggested Retail Price
$321
Reviews
Vinous - March 9, 2026 "The 2018 Grande Annee Rose is open-knit and quite caressing. It offers a bit more up-front fruit than the Blanc, suggesting it will drink well right out of the gate. The addition of 5% still red Pinot from La Cote aux Enfants and slightly higher dosage vis-a-vis the Blanc soften the contours. Cranberry, chalk, mint, white pepper and orange peel fill out the layers nicely. This vibrant, mid-weight Rose is quite versatile; it will drink well as an aperitif or at the dinner table."
Trade Materials
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