2016 Coteaux Champenois Rouge La Côte aux Enfants Bollinger Champagne

Long before Champagne’s famous bubbles, the region was renowned for its red wines. Bollinger’s La Côte aux Enfants revives this legacy with modern viticulture. Sourced from a steep, four-hectare Grand Cru plot in Aÿ, this hauntingly perfumed 100% Pinot Noir offers elegance and great cellaring potential.

Aromas of black rose petals, damson, and spiced forest fruit lead to a balanced palate of wild red berries, bramble, and subtle spice framed by graphite acidity. Mouth-filling with ripe, gently grippy tannins builds to a long, graceful finish. Whole bunch pressing enhances depth while preserving freshness. With minuscule production, this is a must for Pinot Noir lovers. Best enjoyed from 2023 - 2037, with a sweet spot from 2028—if you can wait!

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