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Bollinger La Côte aux Enfants 2012 is an exclusive Blanc de Noirs Champagne, crafted entirely from 100% Pinot Noir grapes sourced from the renowned La Côte aux Enfants vineyard in Aÿ, a Grand Cru appellation. This cuvée marks the first single-vineyard expression from the House of Bollinger – a true testament to the precision, expertise, and passion the house has cultivated for over two centuries.
The 2012 vintage delivered grapes of remarkable structure and aromatic depth. In the glass, the wine reveals a rich golden-yellow hue with fine, persistent bubbles. On the nose, it offers warm aromas of roasted and dried flowers, hazelnuts, honey, and spices such as cinnamon.
The palate is both firm and refined – a layered blend of ripe fruit, acacia honey, and subtle spice notes, rounded out by a fine, elegant bitterness that lingers gracefully. This is a Champagne for true connoisseurs – elegant, powerful, and profoundly authentic.
The Champagne house Bollinger, founded in 1829 in Aÿ, France, stands as a symbol of excellence and tradition in the world of champagne. Bollinger is distinguished by its unique style that blends power, refinement, and complexity, allowing fruity aromas to fully express themselves.
Their wines, such as the iconic Special Cuvée, reflect richness and depth of flavor, thanks to a careful selection of grapes and traditional winemaking methods. For nearly two centuries, Bollinger has remained true to its family values and independence, which has enabled the house to preserve authenticity and consistent quality in its champagnes.