Bollinger R.D. Extra Brut Champagne Blend 2002

$215

Super fresh, this is striking given the 10 years in the cellars; it has a fine citrus nose - plenty of lemon, grapefruit, yellow chalky notes, some lighter floral elements too. The palate is super dry (dosage at 3-4g) and there's a silky, sherbet-like texture, smooth, fine and long. The citrus flavours give way to the driving surging acidity, thunderous acidity, really driving and powerful. The finish twists very slowly through to light-toasted cashew fruit flavours, but lemon citrus prevails. This is thrilling Champagne. Disgorged 22nd October, 2013. Drink from 2016. James Suckling

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Sparkling White Wine
Champagne, France
Champagne Blend
750ml
Squash & Root Vegetables, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cake & Cream, Soft Cheese, Hard Cheese, Salads & Greens, Salami & Prosciutto, Pork, Fish, Chicken, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Nuts & Seeds, Fruit & Berries, Beans & Peas, Exotic Spices, Turkey, Pungent Cheese, Shellfish, Oyster

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Alberto Cdm Delectable Pro

Già calante. Ossidativo

Già calante. Ossidativo

9.0

Ron R Delectable Pro

WNH NY, 2021. The only bubbles on the table tonight, gifted by @Shay A - thank you, Shay. For an “extra brut”, I was surprised how sweet this presented. Lovely toasty nose was closely followed by a very energetic mid-palate. I’d like to re-taste this as I thought I detected a hint of boytrytis on the finish, which blurred the clarity of the expression for me. Still very enjoyable, tho…

WNH NY, 2021. The only bubbles on the table tonight, gifted by @Shay A - thank you, Shay. For an “extra brut”, I was surprised how sweet this presented. Lovely toasty nose was closely followed by a very energetic mid-palate. I’d like to re-taste this as I thought I detected a hint of boytrytis on the finish, which blurred the clarity of the expression for me. Still very enjoyable, tho…

9.3

Elizabeth Delectable Pro

Fine bubbles and sweet peaches. Very enjoyable.

Fine bubbles and sweet peaches. Very enjoyable.

8.5

Lee Pitofsky Delectable Pro

*didn’t take notes

*didn’t take notes

9.5

Hermes Cuello Delectable Pro

Superb

Superb

9.5

Lee Pitofsky Delectable Pro

Disgorged in ‘13, rich, complex and leesy, brioche, toasted almond, peach, long finish.

Disgorged in ‘13, rich, complex and leesy, brioche, toasted almond, peach, long finish.

9.5

Alex Lallos Delectable Pro

Owner No Limit Fine Wines, Private Wine Consultant

Wayyyyy too young. Lots of oak on the nose. This is a massively endorsed champagne with richness, complexity and fine bubbles. This will be better in 20 years. Big time stuff

Wayyyyy too young. Lots of oak on the nose. This is a massively endorsed champagne with richness, complexity and fine bubbles. This will be better in 20 years. Big time stuff

9.2

Justin Bothur Delectable Pro

Nice and lees-y as it should.

Nice and lees-y as it should.

8.9

George Chen Delectable Pro

Chill

Chill

9.3

Joyce Lin Delectable Pro

Slightly yeasty, green apple, pear, lemon zest. Bright with racy acidity, vivid but pleasant. Fine bubbles. What a wonderful RD could be!

Slightly yeasty, green apple, pear, lemon zest. Bright with racy acidity, vivid but pleasant. Fine bubbles. What a wonderful RD could be!

9.5
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