Let's be real: a vertical tasting of La Grande Année does tickle our hedonistic side. However, there's a method to this indulgence. A recent gathering opened our eyes (and palates) to the expected yet stark contrast between regular and magnum bottles over time -- a revelation that left us more curious than a cat in a vineyard. Sadly, we couldn't do an apples-to-apples (or grapes-to-grapes) comparison then, so we're setting the stage for a more 'scientific' exploration this time.
Plus, we've brewed up a theory that longer ageing on lees might just curb the post-disgorgement ageing potential. Armed with these hypotheses (and an unquenchable thirst for quality bubbly), we lined up an evening starring La Grande Année by Bollinger. The show-stopper? A long-anticipated magnum of Egly-Ouriet that set the tone impeccably. And because no epic tasting is complete without a grand finale, we wrapped up with a rosé that's been charming its way through 17 years of existence. And of course, how can you go without La Grande Année's older brother - R.D.?
P.S. For those itching to dive deeper into the world of Bollinger, we've got a page teeming with juicy details. It's like a backstage pass to the champagne world, minus the velvet rope. Just read it!
| Wine | | WAVG | SD |
|---|
| #5 | 4.42 | 0.10 |
1.5L · Magnum | 🥈 | 4.55 | 0.12 |
| #9 | 4.36 | 0.14 |
1.5L · Magnum | 🥉 | 4.50 | 0.11 |
1.5L · Magnum | 🥇 | 4.63 | 0.10 |
| #6 | 4.39 | 0.10 |
| #7 | 4.38 | 0.14 |
| #4 | 4.43 | 0.18 |
| #8 | 4.37 | 0.06 |
| #10 | 4.29 | 0.21 |
Bollinger La Grande Année 2014
RegionFrance › Champagne › Vallée de la Marne › Aÿ › Champagne AOC
Typewhite · traditional · sparkling · brutVintage2014GrapesChardonnay, Pinot Noir Alcohol12%Disgorged2022-03On lees~84 months Bollinger La Grande Année (d2008) 2000 - magnum
RegionFrance › Champagne › Vallée de la Marne › Aÿ › Champagne AOC
Typewhite · traditional · sparkling · brutVintage2000GrapesChardonnay, Pinot Noir Alcohol12%Volume1500 mlDisgorged2008-10On lees>84 months Bollinger La Grande Année (d2010) 2000
RegionFrance › Champagne › Vallée de la Marne › Aÿ › Champagne AOC
Typewhite · traditional · sparkling · brutVintage2000GrapesChardonnay, Pinot Noir Alcohol12%Disgorged2010-05On lees108 months Bollinger La Grande Année 1997 - magnum
RegionFrance › Champagne › Vallée de la Marne › Aÿ › Champagne AOC
Typewhite · traditional · sparkling · brutVintage1997GrapesChardonnay, Pinot Noir Alcohol12%Volume1500 mlDisgorged2006-09On lees>96 months Egly-Ouriet Brut Grand Cru 2006 - magnum
RegionFrance › Champagne › Montagne de Reims › Grande Montagne de Reims › Ambonnay › Champagne AOC
Typewhite · traditional · sparkling · brutVintage2006GrapesChardonnay, Pinot Noir Alcohol12.5%Volume1500 mlDisgorged2018-07On lees132 months Bollinger R.D. 2008
RegionFrance › Champagne › Vallée de la Marne › Aÿ › Champagne AOC
Typewhite · traditional · sparkling · extra-brutVintage2008GrapesChardonnay, Pinot Noir Alcohol12.5%Disgorged2022-10-28On lees>156 months Bollinger R.D. 1995
RegionFrance › Champagne › Vallée de la Marne › Aÿ › Champagne AOC
Typewhite · traditional · sparkling · extra-brutVintage1995GrapesChardonnay, Pinot Noir Alcohol12%Disgorged2006-03-15On lees120 months Bollinger R.D. 1990
RegionFrance › Champagne › Vallée de la Marne › Aÿ › Champagne AOC
Typewhite · traditional · sparkling · extra-brutVintage1990GrapesChardonnay, Pinot Noir Alcohol12%Disgorged2004-04-07On lees156 months Bollinger La Grande Année Rosé 2007
RegionFrance › Champagne › Vallée de la Marne › Aÿ › Champagne AOC
Typerose · traditional · sparkling · brutVintage2007GrapesPinot Noir Alcohol12%Disgorged2019-04On lees~132 months Château d'Yquem Sauternes 1997
RegionFrance › Bordeaux › Sauternes › Sauternes AOC
Typewhite · still · sweetVintage1997GrapesSémillon, Sauvignon Blanc Raw scores
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