2004 Champagne Bollinger, La Grande Année, Rosé, Brut

Rosé • Dry • Full Bodied
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Code: 20040600750008016353

Description

Bollinger's Grande Année Rosé champagne is a subtler wine than its non-vintage sibling, lighter in colour and more delicate of aroma, yet ultimately more profound. Pinot Noir, as one would expect, dominates the blend ( 68%) , and is also added as a still wine, but only a relatively modest 5%. Onion-skin heading towards salmon of colour, the 2004 boasts all the qualities of this generous vintage and the wine, en bouche, combines lively red fruit notes with a savoury, satisfying finish. Taut and focused, this is an engaging exemplar of the cerebral potential of Rosé Champagne in general and Bollinger’s burgeoning expertise in this area in particular.
(Simon Field MW, BBR Buyer) 
  • Colour
    Rosé
  • Sweetness
    Dry
  • Vintage
    2004
  • Alcohol
    12%
  • Body
    Full Bodied
  • Producer
    Bollinger

Critics reviews

Stephan Reinhardt
91/100
The 2004 La Grande Anne Ros is based on 68% Pinot Noir and 32% Chardonnay, 89% from Grand Cru villages and 11% from Premier Crus. Disgorged in July 2013, this salmon colored ros champagne displays fine red berry and floral flavors on the nose, whereas the palate is vibrant, taut and linear; it is full of tension, power and minerality, and extremely refreshing but not as elegant and refined as the white twin. The finish is a little bit stringent.
Stephan Reinhardt (October 2015)

About The Wine

Champagne

In 1668, the monk Dom Pérignon is credited with discovering the traditional method of making sparkling wine - a technique now used worldwide. Yet it is only in Champagne, France’s most northerly wine region, that this method produces wines of such finesse and prestige. Today, Champagne is home to over 15,000 growers and 290 Champagne houses. The region’s cool climate often necessitates a blend of grape varieties: Chardonnay brings fruit and elegance, while Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier provide body and backbone.
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Bollinger

Founded in 1829 in Aÿ, Champagne Bollinger has long stood as a benchmark for precision, structure, and longevity in Champagne production. With a deep-rooted commitment to Pinot Noir and traditional vinification methods, the house’s philosophy is grounded in meticulous vineyard management, artisanal winemaking, and a reverence for time — all of which contribute to its standing among the elite producers of Champagne.
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