2005 Bollinger La Grande Annee Champagne

A blend of 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay sourced from 13 different crus: mainly Aÿ and Verzenay for the Pinot Noir and Avize, Chouilly and Le Mesnil-sur-Oger for the Chardonnay. 95% Grands crus and 5% Premiers crus. Fermented entirely in barrels.

Other Reviews….
A powerful, structured and graceful 2005, showing deft integration of the rich, chalky underpinning, firm acidity and expansive flavors of crushed black currant, spring blossom, toasted almond, crystallized honey and preserved lemon. Offers a fine, raw silk-like mousse and a long, spiced finish. Disgorged February 2015. Drink now through 2030.
94 points
Wine Spectator

Impressive concentration and power here. This is really assertive with ripe yellow orchard fruits and citrus within a core encased in a layer of more savory, toasty notes on both the nose and palate. There's that gentle hint of aldehyde that is the traditional stamp of the house plus savory woody notes, white mushrooms and some chalk and spices, too. The palate has a fleshy opening, filling out with peach and hazelnut flavors before a smooth ride to the finish. Approachable and complex. Drink it now through to 2020.
94 points
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