Champagne Bollinger Rosé

The House of Bollinger was founded in 1829 in Aÿ, in the heart of the Grande Montagne de Reims. It remains one of the few Champagne houses still family-owned and independently operated, a fact that shows in the consistency and commitment of the wines across every cuvee. Bollinger owns 163 hectares of vineyards, sourcing approximately 60% of its annual grape requirements from its own estate, a proportion well above the Champagne average.

The house style is defined by its use of oak: 80% of each harvest is vinified in small Burgundy oak barrels, a practice that gives Bollinger wines their characteristic depth, complexity and richness. Bollinger is also the only non-vintage Champagne producer to use a portion of reserve wines kept in magnums under cork, a method that preserves freshness while building complexity over extended ageing. The Brut Rose was created as an extension of the house's Pinot Noir mastery. The 5% still red wine addition, sourced from the estate's own plots, brings the characteristic tannin structure and depth that distinguishes Bollinger Rose from the paler, more delicate styles produced by many other houses.

Vintage: NV

Colour: Medium salmon with a fine, persistent and elegant mousse.

Nose: Pristine red fruit of redcurrant, cherry and wild strawberry with a slightly spicy hint. Still primary in fruitiness, with depth and complexity. Oak plays a supporting role, leaving the Pinot fruit front and centre.

Palate: Structured and lively with good length and a fine sparkle. Wild red fruit, bread rolls, a hint of mocha and creamy texture. A well-built, muscular palate with a degree of vinosity and a mineral, spicy finish.

Region: Champagne, France

Volume: 750mL

Alcohol: 12.0%

Pairing: Langoustine, lobster, salmon, Japanese cuisine, strawberry desserts