{"product_id":"bollinger-grand-annee-2015","title":"Bollinger La Grande Année 2015","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinery Background and History\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eChampagne Bollinger, founded in 1829 in Aÿ, is one of the most prestigious independent Champagne houses. Known for its Pinot Noir–driven style, extended lees aging, and barrel fermentation, Bollinger combines tradition, craftsmanship (they still maintain their own cooperage), and a deep archive of reserve wines. La Grande Année is their vintage prestige cuvée, only produced in exceptional years; the Gift Box edition is a presentation format highlighting its luxury status.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProducer and Wine Maker\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eLa Grande Année 2015 is crafted by Bollinger’s in-house technical and blending team. All base wines are fermented in older oak barrels, undergo both alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in barrel, then the wine is aged on lees for over 7 years before disgorgement. Bottling under cork enables the secondary fermentation. The Gift Box or special formats do not change the vinification.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVineyards and Micro Climate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eFruit is sourced from 11 crus, mainly Pinot Noir from Verzenay, Aÿ, Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, and Chardonnay from Chouilly, Avize. The region experienced a warm, dry growing season in 2015, with well-timed rains and cooler conditions at harvest helping preserve acidity even with ripeness.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVinification \u0026amp; Aging Methods\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe wine is vinified \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e100 % in oak barrels\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (neutral\/used barrels) for both alcoholic and malolactic fermentations. After barrel aging, it is bottled under cork for secondary fermentation and left on lees for ~7 years (far above required minimum), with dosage of \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 g\/L\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eGolden hue. On the nose: orchard fruit (pear, quince, Mirabelle plum), citrus peel, brioche, honey, subtle smoke and woodland tones. On the palate: generous and textured, with red and white fruit layers, saline minerality, refined mousse, and a long finish showing toast, nuts, and chalk.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood \u0026amp; Wine Pairing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ePairs beautifully with foie gras, lobster in butter sauces, scallops, roast poultry with mushrooms, white truffle dishes, grilled shellfish, smoked salmon, or mature cheeses. Also works well alone as a celebratory wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eService Methods and Temperatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eServe chilled at \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e8-10 °C\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Use a tulip or Champagne glass to preserve the delicate mousse and aromas. Do not decant—pour gently to help maintain effervescence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStorage and Aging Potential\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis is a wine built to age. In optimal cellar conditions (≈ 12–14 °C, stable humidity, darkness), it should continue evolving well over \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e20 to 25+ years\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, gaining tertiary complexity such as brioche, nut, dried fruit and forest floor tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrape Varietals \u0026amp; percentage used\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e60 % Pinot Noir, 40 % Chardonnay\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eABV (Alcohol by Volume)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e12.5 %\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScores\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e96 \/ 100 (Antonio Galloni, Vinous)\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e96 \/ 100 (Wine Spectator)\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e96 \/ 100 (James Suckling)\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e96+ \/ 100 (William Kelley, Wine Advocate)\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e96 \/ 100 (Sarah Mayo, The Wine Independent)\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jebsen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47922275942614,"sku":null,"price":1313.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/5465\/4934\/files\/BollingerGrandAnnee_6b7b7830-1e6e-4e98-b1f2-0c4f21dc1841.png?v=1773668111","url":"https:\/\/www.pinotera.com\/products\/bollinger-grand-annee-2015","provider":"Pinotera Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}