FRANCE | CHAMPAGNE
CHAMPAGNE BOLLINGER ROSÉ NV
B ollinger is an icon in Champagne, all the more remarkable because its reputation rests entirely on the quality of its extraordinarily distinct Champagnes. Very simply, Bollinger is the outlier. The rigorous, obsessive attention to detail and preservation of artisanal, almost absurdly labor-intensive practices, makes Bollinger both a guardian of the past and, as we see with each passing year, the beacon of the future. In the same way that Special Cuvée stands apart from non-vintage Champagnes, Bollinger Rosé is an exception for Rosé Champagnes. What is more, it is a relative secret, as Bollinger did not release a non-vintage Rosé until 2008 and the quantity produced is quite limited. The wine begins as Special Cuvée and then Bollinger’s specialty as the Pinot Noir producer in Champagne takes center stage, as the red fruits that join the conversation dance vibrantly, the finish has just a hint of perfectly ripe tannin, and the deep complexity of the wine shines through transparently. As we like to say, Bollinger is the ultimate food pairing Champagne due to the combination of richness, texture and complexity. Enjoy with any number of shellfish and seafood dishes, such as crayfish, lobster or rare salmon. And, more unexpected, the Rosé stands up brilliantly to roasted poultry, game, and white meats.
"A beautiful, transparent pink-gold rosé, this wine feels effortless. Five percent red wine grown in Verzenay and Aÿ gives the wine its color, and perks up the fresh flavors of raspberries, complete with their seeds. The texture may be the wine’s best aspect: It’s creamy and lithe, transforming Bollinger’s power into elegance."
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