Date of Tasting: 24 July 2015
Wine Type: Sparkling White
Grape Varieties: Pinot Noir 70%, Chardonnay 30%
Alcohol: 12%
Origin: Ay, France
Appellation: Champagne
Expect to Pay: ~ EUR70
Web: http://www.champagne-bollinger.com/Chubby Appreciation: 93/100
Critics' Opinion: WA - 93/100, AG - 95/100, WS - 94/100, WE - 96/100, ST - 94/100, JR - 18.5/20, CT - 93/100
Appearance: Yellow straw.
Aroma: Toasty nose. Yeasty too. Fruity as well.
Palate: Nice cut of acidity and honey citrus. Orange peel. Hazelnut. Fine mousse. Powerful but yet it was refreshing. Minerally and elegant.
Fine bottle of Champagne to be savoured now. However, there are all means to support development over the decade. It is the matter of strong gut in keeping your hands off to see how it matures in the near future. Had it along with Chinese food and they played along with each other nicely though, especially those not so strong dishes like fish maw soup. If having as aperitif, remind yourself to keep hands off before you don't get a chance to drink other wine.
