"Before being a great Champagne, Bollinger is first and foremost a great wine". It is undeniable, a Bollinger spirit actually exists. In the wines certainly, but also in Aÿ. The involvement and seriousness of the people involved in the design of these great wines closely contribute to their success. Bollinger is also one of the few rare Champagne houses to have remained as a family since its creation in 1829. The maison was founded by Athanase de Villermont who had inherited the vineyard of Champagne, Joseph Bollinger, a German merchant and Paul Renaudin, a Champenois who was passionate about wine. The Bollinger and Villermont families united their fate at the same time as their profession with Joseph Bollinger's marriage to Louise-Charlotte, Athanase's daughter. Their children would take over the rein. There is a 163-hectare vineyard located, for more than 80%, in grands and premiers crus, and providing over 60% of its needs in grapes. One of the interesting facts about this maison is the preponderance of Pinot Noir which gives great flavour and strength to the champagnes. Another particularity of the maison is that part of the fermented reserve wines in wood is then conserved in magnums, with cork stoppers, for 5 to 12 years before being incorporated into the whole. Finally, on the management side, in September 2007, Ghislain de Mongolfier handed over the reins to Jérôme Philipon who followed in his footsteps while emulating his style. This all went well and there is no doubt that the brand continues to shine in the starry sky of Champagne.

La Grande Année Rosé is another expression of La Grande Année Champagne, enhanced by the addition of a unique red wine produced from the legendary four-hectare plot La Côte Aux Enfants, exclusively cultivated by the Bollinger House. With a production of just a few thousand bottles every year, this unique red wine adds distinctiveness to this cuvée.
La Grande Année Rosé reflects the quintessence of Bollinger savoir-faire. Fermentation takes place entirely in oak barrels and the wine is aged, sealed with a natural cork, for more than twice the time required by the appellation. The delicate pink colour reveals indulgent and complex aromas of red fruit, candied fruit, honey and pastry. The palate is lively and full-bodied with a delicate hint of oiliness on the finish. In a rare nod to tradition, this exceptional cuvée is still hand-riddled and disgorged, preserving the Bollinger House ancestral craftsmanship.
For a perfect pairing, enjoy this remarkable Champagne with honey-glazed duck breast, smoked salmon, or a simple red berry fruit salad.