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CHAMPAGNE BOLLINGER PN TX17
PN , made entirely from Pinot Noir to underscore the very essence and DNA of the House style, was the first new cuvée added to Bollinger’s permanent range since 2008. The third edition of the series, PN TX17, explores the interpretation of Pinot Noir from Tauxières in 2017 and features reserve wines dating back to 2007. The fruit is predominantly sourced from Tauxières, characterized by its elegance, tension and salinity. Pinot Noir from Avenay and Verzenay were added to PN TX17 to add aromatic synergy and complexity. Although PN is a non-vintage wine, 50% of the fruit comes from 2017. The structure and salinity of PN TX17 makes it an outstanding Champagne to enjoy as part of a gastronomic experience. This versatile wine shines with a variety of dishes from a simple tomato tartlet to a rich risotto with lentils or even veal sweetbreads. Aged cheeses, of course, provide an even further elevated experience. The first half of 2017 was especially hot and dry. The peak heat that usually comes in August came in July, while August had plentiful rainfall and much colder weather than usual. In September, the nights stayed very mild, the mornings humid and the afternoons very warm. This year is a source of pride, because in this unusual situation, Champagne Bollinger very quickly made the right adjustment. The maturity of the Champagne is very much there, the acidity is nicely framed by the richness.
93 "Bright and punchy, the 2017 is redolent of pear, dried flowers, mint, chalk and sage. [...] This is an especially vinous, layered Champagne that offers striking interplay between its intense fruit and the mineral, saline and savory-laced frame that holds it all together." - RV
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