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Bei Expressversand erfolgt der Versand erst am Montag**Gesetzliche Feiertage ausgeschlossen
1996
12.00%
0.75L
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Champagne , France
Dry
Parker about La Grande Année Champagne Brut 1996
From magnum, Bollinger's 1996 La Grande Année is showing superbly, offering aromas of candied orange, peach and iodine mingled with rye bread, praline and roasted cacao bean. On the palate, it is medium- to full-bodied, with taut musculature and the cool profile typical of the vintage, laden with incisive acidity and framed by considerable structuring dry extract, leading into a precise, chalky finish. Complemented by a pinpoint mousse, it shows greater freshness in magnum than in the standard bottle format and still has many years ahead of it. Stylistically, it is unmistakably 1996, but given the house’s decision to harvest late in this high-acid vintage, it is more harmonious than many other examples from the year. Disgorged around 2002, it carries a dosage of seven grams per liter.
Description
| Land | France |
| Region | Champagne |
| Rebsorten | Pinot Noir, Chardonnay |
| Alkoholgehalt | 12.00% |
| Füllstand | high fill |
| Verschlußart | cork stopper |
| Kennzeichnung | Contains sulphites |
| Farbe | Champagne|White |
| Inverkehrbringer | Champagne Bollinger, 16 Rue Jules Lobet, 51160 Aÿ-Champagne, France |
| Charakter | Dry |
| Servierempfehlung | Do not decant 8-10°C |
| Trinkempfehlung | 2008-2040 |
| Parker Punkte | 96 |
| Jahrgang | 1996 |
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Goes well with
Fish
Crustaceans
Mild Cheeses
Pork
La Grande Année Champagne Brut 1996
La Grande Année Champagne Brut 1996 is an outstanding vintage champagne from Bollinger, one of France's most respected champagne houses. This champagne represents the best of the region and offers an exceptional tasting experience, captivating with its elegance and complexity.
In the glass, La Grande Année 1996 presents a bright golden yellow color with fine, persistent bubbles, reflecting its premium quality and maturity. The bouquet is intense and complex, characterized by aromas of ripe fruits such as apples and pears, combined with hints of citrus and white flowers. Subtle notes of brioche, toasted almonds, and honey also emerge, reflecting the long aging on the lees.
On the palate, La Grande Année 1996 displays remarkable structure and finesse. The lively acidity harmonizes perfectly with the rich fruitiness and nutty notes, giving the champagne freshness and depth. The fine perlage and creamy texture create a luxurious mouthfeel, while the aromas of ripe fruit, citrus, and a hint of minerality offer impressive complexity. The finish is long and elegant, with subtle spice and a hint of smoke rounding out the tasting experience.
La Grande Année 1996 is now at its peak and offers exceptional drinking pleasure, but also has the potential to develop further with further ageing. This Champagne is a perfect accompaniment to fine dishes such as lobster, scallops, fine poultry, or aged cheeses.