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Champagne Bollinger - La Grande Année 2015 - Coffret bois
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Champagne Bollinger - La Grande Année 2015 - Coffret bois

Champagne|Sparkling wine

3*Étoile

Hachette

96/100 Coup de Cœur

RVF

96/100

James Suckling

96/100

Bettane & Desseauve

96/100

Vinous

96/100

Gault & Millau

95+/100

Robert Parker

94/100

Decanter

17+/20

Jancis Robinson

generous
foodie
stunning
gastronomy

"An exceptional Champagne, embodying the excellence of a great vintage"

“The estate produced one of the finest vintages of 2015, completely avoiding the pitfalls of the ‘plant of the year’ trend. La Grande Année has superb fullness, liveliness, its characteristic vinous richness, and a long, chalky finish.” (Le Guide RVF 2025)

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Estate

Champagne Bollinger

Vintage

La Grande Année en caisse bois

Vintage

2015

Designation

Champagne

Region

Champagne

Grape Varieties

60% Pinot noir, 40% Chardonnay

Regions

In the finest terroirs of Aÿ, Verzenay, Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, Chouilly, and Avize

Viticulture

Thoughtful and environmentally friendly

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

Traditional Champagne method; vinification in 20-year-old oak barrels; micro-oxygenation that allows for the development of aromas of great finesse

Livestock Farming

Aging in the cellar for more than twice as long as required by the appellation's regulations

Alcohol content

12%

Case

Yes

Eye

A color with golden highlights and delicate, fine bubbles

Nose

Initial aromas of stone fruits, with notes of Canada apple, plum, and mirabelle plum, a hint of honey, followed by a veritable medley of red berries blended with a hint of almond

Palate

A full-bodied, generous attack, utterly indulgent, with beautiful richness and superb texture; notes of chocolate and citrus emerge on the finish, adding a touch of tartness

Serve

Between 8° et 10°C

Drink before

2029

Food and Wine Pairings

Food and Wine Pairings

The perfect accompaniment to a fine white fish, foie gras, shellfish, and scallops—as well as a platter of fine cheeses...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated (2025 guide) 96/100

Rated estate (2025 guide): 5* Stars (Exceptional producers who represent the absolute pinnacle of quality in France and around the world)

About the estate:

A prestigious traditional house based in Aÿ since 1829, Bollinger remains at the very pinnacle of Champagne. Its 178-hectare vineyard, comprising Grand Crus and Premiers Crus, provides 60% of its supply. All vintage wines are vinified in barrels, as is a small portion of the house’s multi-vintage brut, the Special Cuvée. This cuvée benefits from a high proportion of reserve wines stored in magnums, ensuring unparalleled precision in the blends. In recent years, the house has been creating exciting new cuvées: a “blanc de noir” from Aÿ sourced from the Côte aux Enfants parcel, which also produces a superb Coteau Champenois. And Pinot Noir cuvées whose names are derived from the dominant cru in the blend, which varies each year. All of the house’s wines shine at the table.
Decanter

Decanter

Wine rated (2024 guide) 94/100

About the wine:

An advanced vintage for La Grande Année, with evident warmth in its notes of toasted orange, Comice pear, and mirabelle plum, all polished with a sense of savory maturity that is quintessentially Bollinger. The influence of oxygen seems slightly more pronounced than in the 2014, with notes of brine, nuts, and dried leaves that extend well beyond the fruit. The 2015’s pleasantly chewy texture is present, but the mousse is supple, and the Chardonnay rounds out the wine with a subtle hint of cooked lemon. This wine will begin to show its best integration starting in 2025, although it is already open and ready to drink now. 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay from the Montagne de Reims, Grande Vallée de la Marne, and Côte des Blancs, all fermented in small oak barrels and disgorged in May 2023 after seven years on the lees.
Hachette Wine Guide

Guide Hachette des vins

Wine rated (2025 guide) 3*Étoile (Exceptional wine)

Rated estate (2025 guide): 2* Stars (Remarkable wine)

About the wine:

Pinot Noir (60%) and Chardonnay from 1er and Grand Cru vineyards, aged in oak, used to create a vintage brut aged for nearly 10 years under cork, riddled and disgorged by hand. A superb patina: a deep golden color; on the nose, notes of plum, apple brandy, almond, marzipan, lime, and toasted sesame; on the palate, full-bodied yet elegant, powerful, rich, and long-finishing, with aromas of yuzu, candied fruit, and tarte Tatin, along with a hint of cocoa bitterness that reveals the oak. A wine with real style.

About the estate:

A renowned house founded in 1829 by Joseph Bollinger, a wine merchant originally from Württemberg. It has remained a family-owned business, although since 2008 it has been chaired by someone from outside the family (Charles-Armand de Belenet since 2017). With a 179-hectare vineyard dominated by Pinot Noir (60%) and its own cooperage, the house is committed to maintaining its signature style, based on expert blends of wines vinified separately in oak barrels (reused to avoid overpowering oak notes) and in small-capacity tanks. As for the reserve wines, they are stored in magnums under “petite mousse.” Bottling is done with cork stoppers, and the wines undergo extended aging on the lees. Gilles Descôtes joined the company in 2003 and, in 2013, succeeded six cellar masters.
Gault & Millau Wine Guide

Guide des Vins Gault & Millau

Wine rated (2025 guide) 96/100

About the wine:

Among the expressions of this superb Champagne vintage, “La Grande Année” displays rare elegance. From the very first whiff, one is charmed by aromas of leather, roasted pineapple, stewed apple, yellow peach pulp, and sweet spices (cinnamon, vanilla, turmeric, cardamom). This aromatic delight continues on the palate with a creamy texture full of energy, combining balance and power. Notes of ripe yellow and white fruits are present, but never overpowering. The bubbles contribute to the wine’s dynamism, which builds in intensity as you taste it, leading to a deep, chalky, and salty finish that is highly mouth-watering, with great length and persistence.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated (2024 guide) 95+/100 (Extraordinary wine)

Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker—The Wine Advocate)

About the wine:

The 2015 Brut La Grande Année was disgorged last year with a dosage of eight grams per liter. The wine proved magnificent, displaying a more robust, old-school Bollinger profile, in contrast to the exceptionally racy and subtly daring 2014 that preceded it. The wine opens with notes of pear, orange blossom, and white flowers intermingled with hints of mocha, toasted hazelnuts, and fino sherry. It is medium-bodied to full-bodied, layered and textured, with a dense core of fruit framed by a structuring, chalky extract, and concludes with a long, savory finish.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Wine rated (2025 guide) 96/100 Favorite

Rated estate (2025 guide): 3*Stars (These represent the pinnacle of French winemaking. The finest terroirs cultivated by the greatest winemakers. Tasting their wine is always a magical experience.)

About the wine:

This estate produced one of the finest vintages of 2015, completely avoiding the "Plant of the Year" trap. La Grande Année has superb fullness, vigor, its characteristic vinous body, and a long, chalky finish.

About the estate:

If there’s one brand with a strong personality and a highly recognizable style, it’s Bollinger. This house in Aÿ, which remains family-owned, produces wines dominated by Pinot Noir—full-bodied, deep, and subtly aged. Bollinger’s history is incredibly rich. It is a leading house that is always at the forefront of innovation. The longevity of its older vintages attests to this commitment to excellence, passed down from generation to generation. The character and richness of these fine dining champagnes remain a model for others to follow.
Jancis Robinson

Jancis Robinson

Wine rated (2024 guide) 17+/20

About the wine:

A blend of 11 crus—79% Grand Cru, 21% Premier Cru—with a predominance of 60% Pinot Noir from Verzenay, Aÿ, and Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, and 40% Chardonnay from Chouilly and Avize. All the wines were fermented in oak and hand-pressed. Disgorged in June 2023. Dosage: 8 g/l. Medium straw color. Very deep nose. Some richness and only the first hints of Bollinger’s characteristic mushroom flavor, which should develop over time. The palate is lighter than the nose at the moment. It is currently a bit livelier than some of the Great Vintages.
Vinous

Vinous

Wine rated (2024 guide) 96/100

James Suckling

James Suckling

Wine rated (2024 guide) 96/100

Rated "Recommended"

About the wine:

Alluring, fragrant aromas of toast, lemon zest, and earthy, smoky notes lead to a palate with subtle flavors of Bosc pear, mango, papaya, and even pineapple. Supported by fresh acidity on the medium-bodied palate, the wine continues to unfold with notes of toasted nuts, honey, and a hint of bitter marmalade. The palate is full-bodied, vibrant with acidity, and full of finesse. Ready to drink now or worth cellaring.
Jeb Dunnuck

Jeb Dunnuck

Rated "Recommended"

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