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La Grande Année Rosé 2018

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La Grande Année Rosé is a singular expression of La Grande Année, distinguished by the addition of red wine from the iconic La Côte aux Enfants vineyard. This legendary Aÿ parcel is owned entirely by Champagne Bollinger and vinified into red wine only in years when the grapes reach optimum ripeness. Fermented in small old oak barrels and aged for an extended period on the lees, every bottle is still riddled and disgorged by hand. The result is a cuvée of exceptional purity, reflecting the full expertise and savoir-faire of the Maison.

VINEYARD

Sourced from 19 Crus, the blend draws predominantly from Verzenay, Aÿ, and Mareuil-sur-Aÿ for Pinot Noir, and Chouilly and Cuis for Chardonnay, with 5% red wine from the Côte aux Enfants.

WINEMAKING

La Grande Année Rosé is fermented entirely in oak barrels and aged on the lees under cork for seven years, more than twice the appellation minimum. The 5% addition of red wine from the Côte aux Enfants plot lends its distinctive red-fruited character. Each bottle is riddled and disgorged by hand.

VINTAGE

In Champagne, the 2018 vintage was marked by an early and abundant harvest; the first grapes were harvested on August 23rd. A rainy start to winter was followed by more typical conditions in January and February. A mild spring, prolonged by a hot, dry summer, allayed fears of hail and mildew and paved the way for an early and plentiful harvest. Champagne Bollinger adapted quickly to these challenges, ensuring the perfect harvest and vinification of an extremely promising year.

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, grilled lobster tail

Color

Rose

Blend %

67% Pinot Noir, 33% Chardonnay

Appellation

Champagne

Alcohol

12.5%

Suggested Retail Price

$321

Reviews

95

Wine Advocate - March 19, 2026 "Since its inception in 1976, this cuvée has been anchored in the white rendition of La Grande Année, complemented—this year by 5%—with red wine from La Côte aux Enfants vineyard in Aÿ. Disgorged in May 2025 with a dosage of seven grams per liter, Bollinger’s 2018 La Grande Année Rosé reveals aromas of peach, crisp red apple and blood orange mingled with redcurrant. Medium- to full-bodied, it opens with a textural attack that segues into a muscular palate, where delicate aromatic bitters gradually assert themselves along a sapid, persistent finish. While many wines from this solar vintage display comparatively soft, moderately concentrated profiles, this is not one of them."

95

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."

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