Champagne Bollinger B16 Vintage Champagne 2016

Description

Product Description: An original vintage shaped by contrast and restraint. B16 is Bollinger’s singular expression of the 2016 vintage, a year defined by extremes and resolved through precision. Drawn exclusively from late ripening Grand and Premier Cru sites in the Montagne de Reims, the blend is led by 73 percent Pinot Noir and supported by 27 percent Chardonnay, capturing a poised balance between depth, clarity and finesse. A cold, wet spring and damaging frosts gave way to a hot, dry late summer, concentrating flavour while significantly reducing yields. Bollinger responded by focusing on its most structured Pinot Noir terroirs, bringing definition and drive, while Chardonnay contributes lift and detail. Fermentation in oak barrels and more than seven years on lees build texture and complexity, while the low extra brut dosage of 4 g/L preserves transparency and precision. B16 steps away from the Maison’s more muscular cuvees, leaning instead into purity and linear elegance. The distinctive black and white bottle reflects the vintage’s contrasts, presenting a Champagne that is finely etched, textural and composed. It pairs naturally with dishes of clean lines and gentle richness, from oysters and scallops to lightly poached seafood. Tasting NotesNOSE– Floral and liftedHawthorn and acacia with white stone fruit, bergamot and subtle almond. PALATE– Silky and precisePear and yellow plum with citrus zest, candied lemon and a mineral edge supported by gentle saline tension. FINISH– Long and mineralPersistent and elegant with refined salinity and a lingering chalky line. Reviews & AccoladesA sophisticated champagne with extremely refined character and linear phenolics that give it length and class. It’s medium-bodied with grapefruit and apples as well as pie crust. Bright acidity at the end.” – James Suckling, 96 points Supple and already blooming, with a spicy and lush nose from oak and a salty tang.” – Essi Avellan MW, 94–96 points Lively and more floral than many a Bollinger champagne, almost transparent and filigree with marked but not excessive acidity.” – Jancis Robinson MW, 17.5/20 Finer Details:Style – ChampagneVarietal – Pinot Noir ChardonnayCountry – FranceRegion – ChampagneVintage – 2016Bottle Size – 750mlABV – 12%