Bollinger La Grande Année Brut 2012175. 00 per bottle Tasted by Simon Field MW, Decanter Magazine, Bollinger La Grande Anne 2012 launch, London, 17 Feb 2020 'Texture is key here, with a fruit basket of indulgence tempting the senses, the predominant Pinot Noir adding plums, cherry and hints of cedar to the creamy, toasty core that has been bequeathed by the barrel fermentation. Energetic, vital and brimming with potential, its 8g l of sugar is lightly worn. This is a seductive Grande

On the palate the fruit remains fresh and vibrant

and graphite lingers on the aftertaste

So integrated

Churchill`s is now in control from grape to bottle

contrasted with a wonderful freshness on the palate

Those conditions gave the wine a great structure

000 bottles were released in April 2020 after one year of bottle age

According to the chateau

Grenache Noir (50%)

The extended maturation on the lees gives a supple balance

The wine turns to a spicy finish

typical of this variety