Bollinger PN TX17 2017 (Sparkling)

"Before being a great Champagne, Bollinger is first and foremost a great wine". It is undeniable, a Bollinger spirit actually exists. In the wines certainly, but also in Aÿ. The involvement and seriousness of the people involved in the design of these great wines closely contribute to their success. Bollinger is also one of the few rare Champagne houses to have remained as a family since its creation in 1829. The maison was founded by Athanase de Villermont who had inherited the vineyard of Champagne, Joseph Bollinger, a German merchant and Paul Renaudin, a Champenois who was passionate about wine. The Bollinger and Villermont families united their fate at the same time as their profession with Joseph Bollinger's marriage to Louise-Charlotte, Athanase's daughter. Their children would take over the rein. There is a 163-hectare vineyard located, for more than 80%, in grands and premiers crus, and providing over 60% of its needs in grapes. One of the interesting facts about this maison is the preponderance of Pinot Noir which gives great flavour and strength to the champagnes. Another particularity of the maison is that part of the fermented reserve wines in wood is then conserved in magnums, with cork stoppers, for 5 to 12 years before being incorporated into the whole. Finally, on the management side, in September 2007, Ghislain de Mongolfier handed over the reins to Jérôme Philipon who followed in his footsteps while emulating his style. This all went well and there is no doubt that the brand continues to shine in the starry sky of Champagne.

L’édition TX17 est composée à 100% de pinot noir en provenance principale de Tauxières ainsi que d’autres villages comme Avenay ou Verzenay. Avec 2017 comme année de base, ce champagne a vieilli longuement en cave avant dégorgement. Son dosage est de quatre grammes par litre.
Au nez, cette cuvée arbore des fragrances très élégantes de fleurs séchées, de tabac et de chocolat, quelques notes de fruits secs sont également perceptibles. Une fois porté en bouche, le vin s’ouvre dans un profil fruité rafraichissant. Des arômes de fruits jaunes, pêche et abricot se mêlent à des touches plus exotiques qui laissent place en finale à des saveurs de miel et de fruits à coque frais. Ce grand champagne droit vif et particulièrement complexe sera l’allié parfait d’un carpaccio de Saint-Jacques au caviar.

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