{"product_id":"bollinger-la-grande-annee-rose-2018-6x750ml","title":"Bollinger La Grande Année Rosé 2018, 6x750ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eLa Grande Année Rosé is another expression of La Grande Année, enhanced by the addition of an iconic red wine from the Grand Cru vineyard, \u003cb\u003eLa Côte aux Enfants\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eThis legendary Aÿ plot is owned entirely by \u003cb\u003eChampagne Bollinger\u003c\/b\u003e, is only vinified into a red wine during years when the grapes reach optimum ripeness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eThis unique expression of the 2018 vintage is a blend of 66% Pinot Noir and 34% Chardonnay from 19 crus, with the fruit coming exclusively from \u003cb\u003eGrand Crus and Premier Crus\u003c\/b\u003e; predominantly Aÿ and Verzenay for the Pinot Noir, 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\"\u003eThe 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 Cru vineyards regulated conditions, producing particularly excellent, concentrated and perfectly ripe Pinot noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlend of the 2018 Vintage:\u003c\/b\u003e 67% Pinot Noir, 33% Chardonnay.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e19 Crus:\u003c\/b\u003e predominantly Verzenay, Aÿ and Mareuil sur Aÿ for Pinot Noir, and Chouilly and Cuis for Chardonnay.\u003cbr\u003e5% red wine from the Côte aux Enfants. Made exclusively from the cuvée.\u003cbr\u003eFermented entirely in oak barrels.\u003cbr\u003eChampagne Bollinger only produces vintage wines during the finest years. At Bollinger, the 2018 harvest led to the creation of a vibrant and elegant wine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAgeing:\u003c\/b\u003e Cellar aged under natural cork for twice as long as stipulated by the rules of the Appellation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDosage:\u003c\/b\u003e Moderate, 7 grams per litre\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cellar Select","offers":[{"title":"In Bond (For Storage)","offer_id":54036971323720,"sku":null,"price":750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Duty Paid inc VAT (For UK Delivery)","offer_id":54036971356488,"sku":null,"price":750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Pre-Arrival (In Bond - For Storage)","offer_id":54036971389256,"sku":null,"price":750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0936\/7391\/4696\/files\/BollingerLGARose2018.jpg?v=1789116041","url":"https:\/\/www.cellarselect.co.uk\/products\/bollinger-la-grande-annee-rose-2018-6x750ml","provider":"Cellar Select","version":"1.0","type":"link"}