Bollinger PN AYC21 [in bond ex vat] (6x75cl)

Pinot Noir

6*75cl * 12.5% ABV * Champagne, France

Bollinger are famed for their Pinot Noir so there is little surprise that its signature rich and open style shines through. The blend is complimented by 49% of reserve wines including three amazing harvest years: 2012, 2013 & 2014.

The wonderful smoky, nutty and caramel tones imparted by Bollinger’s distinct foudre ageing (50% of the wines are fermented in oak barrels) are already present and the reserve wines add to its exceptional aromatic intensity. On the lighter and fresher side for cuvée PN, this is a charming edition with its deliciously fruity and saline length, enhanced by its 8g/l dosage.   

Aÿ is one of the rare 17 villages to be classified as Grand Cru in the Champagne region. The vineyards are situated at the heart of three important areas: the Côtes des Blancs, Montagne de Reims and Vallée de la Marne. 49% reserve wines, including 25% aged in magnums of 2012, 2013 & 2014 Aÿ, are then added to bring a sense of aromatic harmony and further complexity to the blend.

Pinot Noir is one of the key pillars of the Bollinger style and the Maison has built its reputation by showcasing this grape variety. The PN cuvée is the result of research into the different styles of Pinot Noir and its different origins in Champagne. It represents a continuation of the Maison’s heritage and an affirmation of the legendary Bollinger style, while also being a wine that reinvents itself year after year. In this way, each new edition offers a new interpretation of Maison Bollinger’s vineyards and savoir-faire.

"Oh wow! What a lovely Bollinger AYC21. Wonderfully bright freshly cut red apple skin is wrapped in smouldering smokiness on the nose. Beautiful concentration and energy-laden, almost driven vigour characterise the palate that is just so fresh, so bright and so Bollinger-signature creamy. This is defined by these three words: energy, elegance and elan on a taut yet generous body. This fits seamlessly into Champagne Bollinger's extraordinary - in the truest sense of the word - series of special releases that highlight Pinot Noir from different villages. It all started in 2020 with the release of PNVZ15. In this case the starring Village is Ay, where most of the fruit is from, supplemented by Tauxieres and Mutigny. 49% of the blend is from the base year 2021, with 51% of reserves. 25% of reserve wines date to 2012, 2013, and 2014. This is a wonderful fit showing warmer and riper Ay in the cooler 2021. Bravo!" Anne Krebiehl, MW

Please note prices are in-bond and exclude VAT and Duty, which are payable when the wines are withdrawn from in-bond storage.