We’re thrilled to offer you an exclusive opportunity to secure one of the most celebrated Champagnes of the modern era: the 2008 Bollinger R.D. Extra Brut — a vintage that has captivated critics and collectors alike.
Crafted from 71% Pinot Noir and 29% Chardonnay, sourced from 84% Grand Cru vineyards, and aged 13+ years on the lees, this is a wine of profound depth, tension, and elegance. Disgorged in 2022 with a mere 3g/L dosage, it’s a masterclass in balance and longevity.
Prepare for an ethereal tasting experience: the 2008 R.D. opens with golden orchard fruit, crème brûlée, espresso roast, and warm spice, unfolding into marmalade and dried fruit with time in the glass. Full-bodied and vinous, it finishes long, saline, and strikingly bone-dry — a Champagne of profound depth and precision.
What the Critics Are Saying:
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James Suckling (99 pts): “So tangy and energetic with sizzling acidity and creamy tannins… extreme character that grabs your attention.”
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Wine Advocate (98+ pts): “The finest R.D. of the decade… bone-dry, racy, and harmonious — more integrated than the legendary 1996.”
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Jeb Dunnuck (98 pts): “Chiseled, powerful… electric mineral energy that courses through the finish. A stunner built to age.”
Bollinger didn’t just perfect the “recently disgorged” style — they created it. R.D. stands for Récemment Dégorgé, a category pioneered by Madame Bollinger in 1967 to showcase the vibrancy of long-aged Champagne released at its peak. Today, this approach is one of the hottest topics in fine wine, and the 2008 vintage is its most compelling expression yet. A Champagne to savor this holiday season—and cellar a few bottles for years of extraordinary moments to come.
We’re offering a special collector’s price on a three-bottle buy-in of this limited, one-time release — a rare opportunity to own one of Champagne’s greatest modern expressions. Plus, enjoy complimentary ground shipping on any purchase of two or more bottles. Quantities are extremely limited, and once it’s gone, it’s gone.
Santé!
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