2015 Bollinger La Grande Annee Brut, Champagne, France VB Event 11.02.23 Time on skins: 6 hours

Time on skins: 6 hours in press

Earthy mid-palate leads to a long savory finish

owned by the Pasquero-Elia family

Fermentation is spontaneous with native yeasts and without sulfur or temperature control

2015 Bollinger La Grande Annee Brut, Champagne, France VB Event 11.02.23 Time on skins: 6 hoursThe balance between the intensity of great Pinot Noir and the freshness of Chardonnays La Grande Anne 2015 is an assembly of 19 crus, mostly in A and Verzenay for the 61% Pinot Noir and Chouilly and Oiry for the 39% Chardonnay. Fermentation takes place entirely in oak barrels and the wine is aged, sealed with a natural cork, for more than twice the time required by the appellation. Dosage is moderate, 8 grams per litre.