Champagne Producers Flashcards
When was Bollinger established
1829
What is the name of Bollinger’s Prestige Cuvee
Grande Année. Also made in Rosé
What is the dosage level for Bollinger
Moderate. 8-9 g/l
Where is Bollinger located
The village of Aÿ. In the Grande Vallée - Vallée de la Marne
What wine from Bollinger is made from ungrafted Pinot Noir from the vineyards of Chaudes Terres and Clos Saint-Jacques
Vieilles Vignes Françaises Blanc de Noirs
What is the name of Bollinger’s largest produced wine
Special Cuvée
What grape makes up the largest proportion of Bollinger’s Special Cuvée
Pinot Noir.
60% Pinot Noir
25% Chardonnay
15% Meunier
Does Bollinger use reductive or oxidative winemaking
Oxidative.
Oak aging for all vintage and reserve wines and a large portion used for the special cuvee.
Very old oak. Up to 110 y/o. More oxidative.
¼ to ⅓ of the wine for Special Cuvee is barrel fermented
What Champagne producer ages their reserve wines in Magnums
Bollinger.
for 5-7 years
Dosed with a small amount of sugar for a mini-fermentation
1.5 bars of pressure to keep the wine fresh
What proportion of Bollinger’s vineyard holdings are classified as Grand or Premier Cru
85%
Name the 5 most important wines made by Bollinger
Special Cuvée
Grande Année
Grande Année Rosé
R.D.
Vieilles Vignes Françaises Blanc de Noirs
How much reserve wine is added to Bollinger’s Special Cuvée
5-10%
up to 15 years old
What vineyard holdings does Bollinger source its Meunier from
Champvoisy in the Vallée de la Marne.
What vineyard holdings does Bollinger source its Chardonnay from
Cuis in the Côte des Blancs
What 5 vineyard holdings does Bollinger source its Pinot Noir from
- Aÿ
- Avenay
- Tauxières
- Louvois
- Verzenay
