95 points Lisa Perrotti-Brown (The Wine Independent): "The NV Blanc de Noirs PN VZ16 Brut is made from 100% Pinot Noir, mainly from Verzenay and based around the 2016 vintage, with the oldest wine in the blend being from 2006. It was disgorged in January 2021 and has 6 g/L dosage. Pale lemon colored with a twinkle of gold, it offers up vibrant notes of apple pie, honeycomb, orange blossoms, and lemon meringue pie with gentle wafts of praline, raspberry leaves, and creme caramel. The palate is packed with energetic citrus and apple layers with a fine mousse and lively backbone, finishing long and perfumed. Alcohol 12.5%. Drink: 2022-2037. (11/3/22)"
94 points William Kelley (Wine Advocate): "Disgorged in January 2021, Bollinger's newly released NV Brut Blanc de Noirs PN VZ16 offers up notions of pear, apple blossom, jasmine, orange zest and fresh pastry. Medium to full-bodied, precise and elegantly vinous, it's layered and charming, with racy acids and a pretty pinpoint mousse, and it concludes with a sapid finish. It's based on the 2016 vintage, complemented by older reserve wines matured in magnum, and derives, once again, largely from the village of Verzenay. Drink: 2021-2037. (Sep 2021)"
93 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "Soft, open-knit and wonderfully inviting PN VZ 16 is a worthy follow up to the sublime 2015 that launched this new Blanc de Noirs in the Bollinger range last year. Sweet red cherry, Mirabelle, spice, mint and dried flowers all grace this wonderfully translucent, expressive Blanc de Noirs. North-facing sites in Verzenay that confer tension and energy make up about half the blend, with wines from Aÿ, Bouzy and Louvois playing supporting roles. Vinification is done in equal parts steel and oak. This release is based on 2016 (50% of the blend), with reserve wines that go back to 2006, including 23% from reserve magnums. Readers who enjoy Blanc de Noirs will adore the PN VZ 16. I find the interplay of vibrancy and the creamier notes that are so typical of the house style to be incredibly appealing. Dosage is 6 grams per liter. Drink: 2021-2033. (May 2021)"
93 points Allen Meadows (Burghound): "Subtle nuances of maturity are present on the yeasty/toasty aromas of ripe citrus, cherry and pretty rose petal wisps. There is excellent complexity to the rich and relatively full-bodied flavors that are quite supple and forward while delivering a satisfying finish. This is not especially vibrant as the mousse is calm, even subtle, yet there is enough vibrancy to engage the palate. Overall, this full-flavored effort's biggest plus is the excellent complexity and while this could be cellared further, for my taste it is ready to go. Drink: 2022+. (Jan 2022)"
93 points La Revue du Vin de France (2022).
Product SKU | 342911 |
Producer | Bollinger |
Country | France |
Region | Champagne |
SubRegion | Vallée de la Marne |
Varietal | Champagne / Sparkling Blend |
Designation | Brut |
Vintage | NV |
Size | 1.5L |
Color | White |
Blend | 100% Pinot Noir |
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