{"title":"Bollinger Champagne","description":"\u003cp\u003eBollinger’s signature style emphasizes \u003cstrong data-start=\"650\" data-end=\"674\"\u003ePinot Noir dominance\u003c\/strong\u003e, meticulous vineyard care, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"706\" data-end=\"733\"\u003eoak barrel fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e with long lees aging—producing Champagnes with \u003cstrong data-start=\"781\" data-end=\"815\"\u003estructure, depth, and richness\u003c\/strong\u003e that stand the test of time. Bold, elegant, and distinctive, Bollinger is celebrated by collectors and connoisseurs worldwide as a symbol of \u003cstrong data-start=\"957\" data-end=\"1003\"\u003eluxury, heritage, and mastery in Champagne\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2016-champagne-bollinger-b16somm2509-boll16b16-750","title":"2016 Champagne Bollinger, \"B16\"","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Champagne, where \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egrandes marques\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e often chase volume and consistency, Bollinger remains the magnificent, recalcitrant loner. This is a house that hand-riddles EVERY vintage bottle, ferments in ancient oak barrels maintained by their last remaining cooper, and stores reserve wines in magnums that must be opened by hand—a month-long process that surely infuriates their bankers. Tasting the wines makes it clear though: some things can't be rushed or mechanized.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2016 \"B16\" takes a completely different approach. Where TX20 showcases one village's character, B16 explores the late-ripening terroirs across the Montagne de Reims, blending 73% Pinot Noir with 27% Chardonnay for elegance. The 2016 vintage was a rollercoaster—cold, wet spring with damaging frosts, followed by a miracle August that delivered perfect ripening conditions. After seven years on the lees (under cork, hand-riddled like all Bollinger vintages), it emerged as a study in finesse: hawthorn, acacia honey, bergamot, and \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003esweet almonds.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44029239984182,"sku":"SOMM2509-BOLL16B16-750","price":179.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2016_Champagne_Bollinger_B16_PO.png?v=1758060134"},{"product_id":"mv-champagne-bollinger-pn-tx20somm2509-bollmvpntx-750","title":"MV Champagne Bollinger, \"PN TX20\"","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Champagne, where \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egrandes marques\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e often chase volume and consistency, Bollinger remains the magnificent, recalcitrant loner. This is a house that hand-riddles EVERY vintage bottle, ferments in ancient oak barrels maintained by their last remaining cooper, and stores reserve wines in magnums that must be opened by hand—a month-long process that surely infuriates their bankers. Tasting the wines makes it clear though: some things can't be rushed or mechanized.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \"PN TX20\" represents Bollinger's new exploration of single-village terroirs. Built on 75% 2020 Pinot Noir from Tauxières (a 99%-rated Premier Cru that Richard Juhlin calls perfect for Bollinger's style), with 25% reserve wines including those aged in their famous magnum library. Tauxières sits in the heart of the Montagne de Reims, producing Pinot with exceptional power and structure. 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Extra Brut\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — a vintage that has captivated critics and collectors alike.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrafted from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e71% Pinot Noir and 29% Chardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, sourced from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e84% Grand Cru vineyards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and aged \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e13+ years on the lees\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this is a wine of profound depth, tension, and elegance. Disgorged in 2022 with a mere \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3g\/L dosage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, it’s a masterclass in balance and longevity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrepare for an ethereal tasting experience: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe 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 —\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e a Champagne of profound depth and precision.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat the Critics Are Saying:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJames Suckling (99 pts):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e “So tangy and energetic with sizzling acidity and creamy tannins… extreme character that grabs your attention.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine Advocate (98+ pts):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e “The finest R.D. of the decade… bone-dry, racy, and harmonious — more integrated than the legendary 1996.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJeb Dunnuck (98 pts):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e “Chiseled, powerful… electric mineral energy that courses through the finish. A stunner built to age.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBollinger didn’t just perfect the “recently disgorged” style — they created it. R.D. stands for Récemment Dégorgé\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e, a category pioneered by Madame Bollinger in 1967\u003c\/strong\u003e 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Champagne to savor this holiday season—and cellar a few bottles for years of extraordinary moments to come.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e rare opportunity to own one of Champagne’s greatest modern expressions. Plus, enjoy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecomplimentary ground shipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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