“Lively and more floral than many a Bollinger champagne – almost transparent and filigree." - Jancis Robinson

Bollinger presents B16, a unique and original creation shaped by nature’s challenges, an illustration of the Maison’s expert know-how when crafting a great vintage Champagne.

Born from an atypical year of contrasting weather conditions, 2016 – a daring creation composed of more than 70% Pinot Noir – explores the unique aroma profiles to be found in the terroirs of the Montagne de Reims. 

A unique journey of the senses, it is ethereal and suffused with finesse; a discovery of subtle aromas of white peach and bergamot, before it opens out into notes of ripe fruit and sweet almond.

Purity, without compromise.

The Vines

Exclusively Grands and Premiers Crus, focussing on the latest-ripening areas of the Montagne de Reims.

5 principal Crus: Bouzy, Trépail, Verzenay, Verzy, Tauxières.

The 2016 vintage - an atypical year of contrasting growing conditions:

A cold and rainy spring followed by a hot, sunny summer. The vine’s demands required our full

dedication, before yielding grapes with a unique palette of aromas, allowing the Champagne miracle – a hot summer following a cold, rainy spring – to work its magic.

Blend: 73% Pinot Noir – 27% Chardonnay.

Exclusively made from Grands and Premiers Crus, focussing on the latest-ripening areas of the Montagne de Reims.

Vinification: in barrel, aged under natural cork.

Ageing: 7 years on the lees. Riddled and disgorged by hand.

Dosage: Extra-brut, 4 g/l.