{"product_id":"bollinger-pinot-noir-2019-gift-box","title":"Bollinger Pinot Noir 2019 (Gift Box)","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 was founded in 1829 in Aÿ, France, and is one of the few independent Champagne houses still family-controlled. The house is renowned for its Pinot Noir–driven style, grounding its blends in richness, depth and longevity. Bollinger also owns Maison Chanson in Burgundy. With significant archives of reserve magnums and a philosophy of extended ageing, Bollinger tends to produce wines of power, structure and nuanced complexity.\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\"\u003eThis cuvée is crafted by Bollinger’s technical and blending team as part of the “PN” (Pinot Noir) series, where each edition highlights a different base vintage and the terroir expression of a key cru. The “VZ19” edition places emphasis on Verzenay and integrates reserve wines from prior years for complexity. Fruit selection, blending, lees aging, and dosage decisions are all under the direct control of the cellars in Aÿ.\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\"\u003eThe base 2019 fruit comes largely from Verzenay (about 50 %) known for chalky soils and mental tension. Other parcels include Aÿ, Tauxières, Avenay, and Mutigny. The cool, northern-sloped vineyards provide structure, minerality and freshness. Reserve wines include magnums aged from prior vintages (for example 2009) to reinforce depth and consistency.\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 as a blanc de noirs (100 % Pinot Noir). Around 52 % of the blend is 2019 fruit, complemented with ~48 % reserve wines (some aged in magnums). First fermentation includes oak barrel influence, and the wine is aged on lees for a time longer than required by appellation norms. Disgorgement is relatively recent, and dosage is moderate (6 g\/L). Lees contact and bottle aging help integrate complexity.\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\"\u003eThe nose shows a mix of orchard fruit (apple, pear), white stonefruit, brioche, hazelnut, and floral notes over a chalky, saline minerality. On the palate, it is energetic and taut, with racy acidity, purity of fruit, fine mousse texture, and a saline finish. Over time, more autolytic, nutty, and complexity layers may emerge.\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\"\u003eBecause this is a Champagne made from Pinot Noir with tension and structure, pair with richer seafood (lobster, scallops, crab), smoked salmon, white meat with cream sauces, soft cheeses, or as an aperitif with lightly savory hors d’oeuvres.\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 well chilled at \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e10–11 °C\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Use a Champagne \/ flute or white wine tulip to preserve effervescence and aromas. Decant is not required; pour gently and allow a few minutes to open in glass.\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\"\u003eGiven its base vintage and quality, this wine should evolve gracefully over \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 to 15+ years\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in a good cellar (cool, stable, dark). Its reserve wine component and structure provide aging potential.\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\"\u003e100 % Pinot Noir\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\"\u003e12.0 %\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\"\u003eWine Spectator: 94\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWilliam Kelley \/ Robert Parker \/ Wine Advocate: 94\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":47922275647702,"sku":null,"price":1000.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/5465\/4934\/files\/BollingerPinotNoir2019_GiftBox.png?v=1773668104","url":"https:\/\/www.pinotera.com\/products\/bollinger-pinot-noir-2019-gift-box","provider":"Pinotera Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}