97 points Tyson Stelzer (The Champagne Guide): "(disgorged September 2016; 70% pinot, mainly from Ay and Verzenay; 30% Chardonnay, mainly from Avize, Cramant and Oger; a blend of 14 crus, 91% grand cru and 9% premier cru; entirely fermented and matured in oak barrels; aged under natural cork 8 years on lees; 7g/L dosage). Radiating through a bright, full straw-yellow hue, this is a succulent and enticing LGA that contrasts the tension of 2007 with the reverberating depth of Ay pinot noir and all a magnificent core of pronounced black cherry fruit, before exploding into a universe of Bollinger complexity of mixed spice, ginger and roast nuts. The depth and character of pinot noir build incrementally on the palate to profound proportions. The creamy and silky effect of barrel fermentation caresses fine chalk minerality, flowing seamlessly into a very long, full and captivating finish of dark chocolate. (2018/2019)"
96 points Peter Moser (Falstaff): "Medium yellow-green, subtle silver shimmers, fine persistent mousse. Delicately scented dried fruit tones, a hint of yellow apple and vanilla, white flowers, mineral touch, multi-faceted. Taut, mineral, subtle nutty tones, lively, striking acidity, notes of almonds and white pears on the finish. Already approachable but with very good ageing potential, perfectly precise, tight-knit style, has real class. (Degor: 9/2016). (11/24/17)"
95 points Wine & Spirits: "[$158 list] While this wine seemed fully mature when we tasted it last year, the latest bottle to come across our tasting table was full of life, feeling concentrated and radiating energy out of its core. There’s a compressed floral spice and a touch of sweetness to the fruit that accommodates the mineral abrasion, the elements completely integrated, the flavors lasting for minutes. The blend is 70 percent pinot noir, mostly from Aÿ and Verzenay, with chardonnay from Cramant and Oger; 91 percent grows at grand-cru sites; all of it ferments in oak barrels. The wood is still present in the wine, rounding it, contributing to its sophistication. An exceptional 2007. (Dec 2018)"
95 points La Revue du Vin de France: "The 2007 Grande Annee is now very well-rounded, with a supple palate that is slightly evolving. It should be drunk now. (2019)"
95 points Wine & Spirits: "[$158 list] While this wine seemed fully mature when we tasted it last year, the latest bottle to come across our tasting table was full of life, feeling concentrated and radiating energy out of its core. There’s a compressed floral spice and a touch of sweetness to the fruit that accommodates the mineral abrasion, the elements completely integrated, the flavors lasting for minutes. The blend is 70 percent pinot noir, mostly from Aÿ and Verzenay, with chardonnay from Cramant and Oger; 91 percent grows at grand-cru sites; all of it ferments in oak barrels. The wood is still present in the wine, rounding it, contributing to its sophistication. An exceptional 2007. (Dec 2018)"
94-95 points Richard Juhlin: "(70% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay). It may seem surprising that Bollinger jumped over the estimated 2006 vintage and instead betting on the underdog year 2007. For me, the choice is entirely logical when the house style lends itself much better than the austere years as fruit bombs. Here we have a classically balanced Bollinger with deep flavor layers and tight beautiful malic acids. Brilliant balance between the dark well of depth and refreshing crispness. Layers of dry cocoa, hazelnut cream, dried apricots and red juicy apples dominates a beautiful forest aroma of undergrowth and chanterelles. (Oct 2017)"
94 points and 'Highly Recommended,' Wine Spectator: "A bright, lacy Champagne, offering a tapestry of finely woven flavors: graphite and ground spice, crushed blackberry and dried apricot, toast and honeycomb. Firm and focused, with a lasting, chalky finish. Drink now through 2027. 1,500 cases imported. (12/15/17)"
93+ points John Gilman (View From the Cellar) (Jul/Aug 2018).
96 points Peter Moser (Falstaff): "Medium yellow-green, subtle silver shimmers, fine persistent mousse. Delicately scented dried fruit tones, a hint of yellow apple and vanilla, white flowers, mineral touch, multi-faceted. Taut, mineral, subtle nutty tones, lively, striking acidity, notes of almonds and white pears on the finish. Already approachable but with very good ageing potential, perfectly precise, tight-knit style, has real class. (Degor: 9/2016). (11/24/17)"
95 points Wine & Spirits: "[$158 list] While this wine seemed fully mature when we tasted it last year, the latest bottle to come across our tasting table was full of life, feeling concentrated and radiating energy out of its core. There’s a compressed floral spice and a touch of sweetness to the fruit that accommodates the mineral abrasion, the elements completely integrated, the flavors lasting for minutes. The blend is 70 percent pinot noir, mostly from Aÿ and Verzenay, with chardonnay from Cramant and Oger; 91 percent grows at grand-cru sites; all of it ferments in oak barrels. The wood is still present in the wine, rounding it, contributing to its sophistication. An exceptional 2007. (Dec 2018)"
95 points La Revue du Vin de France: "The 2007 Grande Annee is now very well-rounded, with a supple palate that is slightly evolving. It should be drunk now. (2019)"
95 points Wine & Spirits: "[$158 list] While this wine seemed fully mature when we tasted it last year, the latest bottle to come across our tasting table was full of life, feeling concentrated and radiating energy out of its core. There’s a compressed floral spice and a touch of sweetness to the fruit that accommodates the mineral abrasion, the elements completely integrated, the flavors lasting for minutes. The blend is 70 percent pinot noir, mostly from Aÿ and Verzenay, with chardonnay from Cramant and Oger; 91 percent grows at grand-cru sites; all of it ferments in oak barrels. The wood is still present in the wine, rounding it, contributing to its sophistication. An exceptional 2007. (Dec 2018)"
94-95 points Richard Juhlin: "(70% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay). It may seem surprising that Bollinger jumped over the estimated 2006 vintage and instead betting on the underdog year 2007. For me, the choice is entirely logical when the house style lends itself much better than the austere years as fruit bombs. Here we have a classically balanced Bollinger with deep flavor layers and tight beautiful malic acids. Brilliant balance between the dark well of depth and refreshing crispness. Layers of dry cocoa, hazelnut cream, dried apricots and red juicy apples dominates a beautiful forest aroma of undergrowth and chanterelles. (Oct 2017)"
94 points and 'Highly Recommended,' Wine Spectator: "A bright, lacy Champagne, offering a tapestry of finely woven flavors: graphite and ground spice, crushed blackberry and dried apricot, toast and honeycomb. Firm and focused, with a lasting, chalky finish. Drink now through 2027. 1,500 cases imported. (12/15/17)"
93+ points John Gilman (View From the Cellar) (Jul/Aug 2018).
| Product SKU | 331069 |
| Producer | Bollinger |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne |
| SubRegion | Vallée de la Marne |
| Varietal | Champagne / Sparkling Blend |
| Vintage | 2007 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | White |
| Blend | 70% Pinot Noir |
| ABV | 12.0% |
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