COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
N/A
GRAPE
Pinot Noir
PRODUCER
Bollinger
REGION
Champagne
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Bollinger PN VZ19 is a non-vintage Blanc de Noirs Champagne, crafted entirely from Pinot Noir grapes. It is the fifth release in Bollinger's PN series, which is dedicated to showcasing the distinct terroirs of Champagne through the lens of Pinot Noir. The 'VZ' designation signifies that the primary source of grapes for this cuvée is the Grand Cru village of Verzenay, located in the Montagne de Reims. The base vintage for this bottling is 2019, comprising 52% of the blend, with the remaining 48% sourced from reserve wines, some of which date back to 2009. Bollinger, established in 1829, is a historic, family-owned Champagne house celebrated for its commitment to traditional methods and a signature style heavily influenced by Pinot Noir. The Verzenay terroir is known for contributing elegance, tension, and salinity to the wines.
ALCOHOL
12.0%
AVG. PRICE
€129
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-11°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
VZ in the name stands for Verzenay, a Grand Cru village.
Fact 02
This is the fifth release in Bollinger's PN series, focusing on Pinot Noir terroirs.
Fact 03
Reserve wines in this bottling date back as far as 2009.
Fact 04
Bollinger ferments over 50% of its wines in oak barrels.
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Bollinger PN VZ19 is produced using 100% Pinot Noir grapes, with over 50% of the wine fermented in oak barrels. The blend consists of 52% of the 2019 base vintage and 48% reserve wines, some of which date back to 2009. Reserve wines are aged in magnums. The wine undergoes extended lees aging, typically for four years, and is cellared for more than double the time mandated by the Champagne appellation. Bollinger holds B Corp and HVE Sustainable certifications, reflecting a commitment to sustainable viticultural practices.
