{"product_id":"bollinger-la-grande-annee-2018-6x750ml","title":"Bollinger La Grande Annee 2018, 6x750ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eThis unique expression of the 2018 vintage is crafted from 66% Pinot Noir and 34% Chardonnay from \u003cb\u003e19\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eGrand and Premier Crus\u003c\/b\u003e - predominantly Aÿ and Verzenay for the Pinot Noir, and Chouilly and Avize for the Chardonnay. Vinification takes place in \u003cb\u003e100% small old oak barrels\u003c\/b\u003e, aged \u003cb\u003eunder natural cork for 7 years on its lees\u003c\/b\u003e and still \u003cb\u003eriddled and disgorged by hand\u003c\/b\u003e….no expense is spared!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eAnd the 2018 is a wonderful success. A vintage marked by an early and abundant harvest (first grapes picked by 23rd of August). A late budburst followed by a mild spring weather gave way to a hot, dry summer, resulting in a harvest in perfect sanitary condition. The chalk soils of Bollinger’s Grands and Premiers Crus vineyards regulated conditions, producing particularly excellent, concentrated and perfectly ripe Pinot noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eThe wine offers superb freshness and there is little surprise that Champagne Bollinger’s signature rich, open style shines through. The wonderful smoky, nutty and caramel tones imparted by Bollinger’s distinct \u003cb\u003eoak barrel fermentation\u003c\/b\u003e are already present and the \u003cb\u003elong period of lees ageing\u003c\/b\u003e add to its exceptional aromatic intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eOffered at 15% below the 2015 release price, this is a compelling release which comes highly recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cellar Select","offers":[{"title":"In Bond (For Storage)","offer_id":52673353777480,"sku":null,"price":470.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Duty Paid inc VAT (For UK Delivery)","offer_id":52673353810248,"sku":null,"price":584.67,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Pre-Arrival (In Bond - For Storage)","offer_id":52673353843016,"sku":null,"price":470.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0936\/7391\/4696\/files\/BollingerGA2018.jpg?v=1773654576","url":"https:\/\/www.cellarselect.co.uk\/products\/bollinger-la-grande-annee-2018-6x750ml","provider":"Cellar Select","version":"1.0","type":"link"}