COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
2008
GRAPE
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Bollinger
REGION
Champagne
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Bollinger R.D. 2008 is a prestige cuvée from Champagne, France. The 'R.D.' designation highlights its extended aging on lees followed by a late disgorgement, a method championed by Madame Bollinger to balance complexity with freshness. The wine is a blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, sourced from Grand Cru and Premier Cru vineyards. Bollinger, a family-owned house since 1829, is known for its traditional winemaking, including barrel fermentation and extended lees aging. The 2008 vintage is recognized for its balanced weather conditions, contributing to the wine's structure and quality.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€379
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-8°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
R.D. stands for 'Récemment Dégorgé' – recently disgorged.
Fact 02
The 2008 R.D. was aged in Bollinger's signature '1846' bottle shape.
Fact 03
Bollinger is one of the few Champagne houses still family-owned.
Fact 04
This wine is a limited production release.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Bollinger R.D. 2008 is produced using traditional Champagne methods. The grapes undergo both alcoholic and malolactic fermentation entirely in oak barrels. Following fermentation, the wine is aged on its lees for an extended period of 13 to 14 years. The 'R.D.' designation signifies that the wine was disgorged late, just prior to release, preserving its freshness. For this vintage, Bollinger utilized its signature '1846' bottle shape, designed to influence the aging process. The house supports sustainable wine growing practices.
