2008 Bollinger "R.D.", Extra-Brut, Champagne, FranceABOUT THIS WINE The 2008 R. D. is composed of 71% Pinot Noir and 29% Chardonnay, sourced exclusively from 18 cruspredominantly Grand and Premier Cru sites including A, Verzenay, and Le Mesnil sur Oger. After fermentation in old oak barrels and partial malolactic conversion, the wine spent over 13 years on the lees before disgorgement in 2022, showcasing the "Recently Disgorged" (R. D.) philosophy Bollinger pioneered: late disgorgement to preserve

Southeast of the town of Reims

have an essential impact on the quality of the grapes: drainage

The base wine was harvested in 2014

even by producers who have had little or no contact with the family

it’s everywhere

and some aspects of marketing

the estate is managed by Anne Bommelaer and Marie de Courcel

between 1989 and 1992

The Garnacha notes of strawberry stand out because the aging in the wood is lighter

Whole bunch pressed

Anne-Françoise’s approach merges traditional Burgundian savoir-faire with a modern sensibility—favoring purity of fruit

the historic estate has long been known for its limestone cellars (a UNESCO World Heritage site) and commitment to méthode traditionnelle production