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Bollinger RD 1997 Champagne 75cl in Bollinger Box Code: Country: Region: Category: Barcode: France Champagne Champagne - Vintage 3052853078504 Description: Unique both in its concept and style. R.D. (Recently Disgorged) was first proposed by Madame Bollinger in 1961 on the basis of the 1952 Vintage. This concept is unique, absolutely without equivalent in Champagne. Recent disgorging guarantees unique freshness and vivacity as regards the wine's venerable age and which allows the aromas to fully express themselves. The disgorging date is printed on the back label. Grape Variety: 63% Pinot Noir, 37% Chardonnay. Background: Before eventually becoming an RD, this wine is originally a Grande Année; the prestige cuvée of Bollinger, but a Grande Année which has matured in the Bollinger cellars for a much longer period. A minimum of 8 years and up to 20 or 25 years. The grapes come exclusively from Grands and Premiers Crus. 17 villages have entered the 1995 blend, 82% from Grands Crus and 18% from Premier Crus. RD is exclusively produced with wines from the cuvée juice. The first fermentation of RD is always 100% carried out in oak barrels, which has become quite unique in Champagne. The Crus are fermented in small oak barrels, which enables a rigorous selection. Bollinger only uses old barrels (5 years and more), in order to generate neither an oaky taste nor tannins. This method reinforces the aromatic complexity and the ageing potential of the wines. Once the wine is bottled, the second fermentation and cellar ageing are conducted under natural cork. This method, nowadays very seldom used in Champagne, is a guarantee of freshness. It allows the aromas to preserve all their bouquet. R.D. ages in cellar for at least 8 years. After manual riddling and disgorging, R.D. rests for a minimum of 3 months prior to shipment. R.D. is an 'extra-brut' - i.e. the dosage is very low (less than 5 g/l). Presented in a Bollinger branded box. OUT OF STOCK (New Release in 2008) Size: Body: ABV: Ideal with: Availability: 75cl 12% Out of Stock Price: £116.95 (inc. vat) Special Offers: