Bollinger Champagne Rosé Brut

24% chardonnay, 62% pinot, 14% meunier; more than 85% grand cru and premier cru; 5-6% red wine; 7-8g/L dosage Bollinger Rosé NV has doubled in volume since its much-celebrated introduction in 2008, though it still represents just 250,000 bottles, merely one-tenth of Special Cuvée. The blend is now slightly different to Special Cuvée, to which is added pinot noir red wine from the grand cru villages of Verzenay (predominantly) and Aÿ, which has been made with one-third of whole bunches since 2015, with a long pre-ferment maceration, before maturing in barrel for 12 months. The house prides itself on its red wine, and such is its strength, concentration, depth of colour and robust tannin structure that a tiny 5-6% is all that is required. Like Special Cuvée, it is matured 3-4 years on lees. While the proportion of reserves in Special Cuvée have increased from 40% to 60% over the past decade, reserves for Rosé Brut have been held stable to maintain freshness. This is a breathtaking rosé, full-bodied in every way, with magnificent stature, spellbinding purity and impeccable poise. Greater elegance is the aspiration, and it meets the brief with effortless grace and a gorgeous mediumsalmon hue. Pinot noir communicates its characterful poise in very pretty red cherry, and wild strawberry fruit, transposed on a background of classic Bollinger complexity of mixed spice, even subtle suggestions of coffee bean and dark chocolate. It's all intricately laced together with fine- tuned acidity, a creamy bead and subtle tannin texture, illuminated brilliantly by glittering chalk minerality, carrying the finish with delightful persistence and effortless poise. A rosé that delivers that great paradox of vibrant liveliness and profound depth

Lightly hued. The elegant and ultra-pure nose speaks of discreet yeast, cherry, raspberry and strawberry hints that are trimmed in an almost invisible touch of rose petal. The refinement displayed by the nose is reinforced by the palate impression of the delicious flavors that are underpinned by a firm but not aggressive mousse where the bead is quite fine, all wrapped in a moderately complex but solidly persistent finish. As it usually is this is quite an understated rosé that is drier than most without crossing the line into austerity. If one wanted to find fault it's that this lacks just a touch of overall depth but the style is drop dead gorgeous.

This marries a dash (5%) of still red wine from the Bollinger vineyards with the house's stalwart, complex non-vintage cuvée to fine effect. It has playful red florals and citrus fruits on the nose with freshly grilled hazelnuts, wild berries and spiced-berry biscuits. Actually, it smells superb! The palate offers plenty of concentrated red-apple and bright light-cherry fruit flavors amid a balanced and lively frame. A Champagne that finishes smooth and fresh. Brilliant take on a fresher style. Drink now.

The NV Brut Rosé, which was first introduced in 2008, offers classic, slightly tertiary notes of spiced cherries, dried strawberries, and rose petals. Clean, crisp, and chiseled on the palate, it's much more firm and tight than the Special Cuvée, yet has a great finish, impeccable balance, and bright acidity. A blend of 62% Pinot Noir, 24% Chardonnay and the rest Pinot Meunier, with 30% vinified in barrel, it spent 30 to 36 months on lees. Give it a year or so.

Bollinger's NV Brut Rosé is a beautiful pink Champagne composed of 62% Pinot Noir, 24% Chardonnay and 14% Pinot Meunier> The wine gets its noble rosé color from 6% of added red wine from vineyards in Verzenay and Aÿ. Bread rolls, a hint of mocha and very fine red fruit aromas on the beautifully pure, fresh and perfumed nose lead to a highly delicate and fruity palate with a silky texture and filigreed structure. This is an aromatic, perfectly balanced and intense Rosé of great elegance and finesse. The finish is clear and fresh but also intense and highly stimulating in its subversive salinity. This is a great Rosé, and although it can surely age, I would always miss the delicacy and perfume of its youth! (Tasted from Lot L1804507 in May 2018). 2018-2021).

Bright orange-pink. Fresh red berries and tangerine on the spice- and smoke-accented nose and in the mouth. Sappy and expansive, offering juicy raspberry and bitter cherry flavors and a touch of toasty lees. Tightens up on the long, mineral- driven finish, which leaves a chalky mineral nuance behind. - Josh Raynolds

Seductively light in color, this is based on Pinot Noir. It has a fine balance and a touch of toast. The fresh red-fruit and citrus flavors harmonize into a complex whole. Like many Bollinger Champagnes, it's a delicious, full-bodied selection that's best suited for food.

A polished rosé Champagne, effortlessly layering well-cut acidity, a finely detailed mousse and graphite-laced flavors of raspberry, Marcona almond, kumquat and toast point. Not a powerhouse, but sneakily long and minerally on the finish, bringing you back for sip after sip. Drink now through 2025.

: (12%). Very light rosé hue. A cool, pure and airy nose speaks of elegant raspberry, strawberry, orange peel and plenty of yeast character. The nicely punchy and moderately foamy medium weight flavors are utterly delicious where the yeast character flashed by the nose is even more prominent, all wrapped in a beautifully complex and sneaky long finish. This is a knockout for the “basic cuvée” and highly recommended plus it could be held for a few years if desired. 93/now+

Herlige noter af kirsebær og jordbær og parfumeret urt. Brødkrumme. Intens og fyldig vin der vil egne sig godt som ledsager til mad.

Mere dybde i farven end Deutz, mere potent og kraftfuld med træ. Klare pinottoner i form af sødmefyldte bær i næsen.

Velstruktureret, behageligt tør og meget lækker, elegant rosé champagne, flot, lang smag af modne, røde bær, lidt frisk grapefrugt og mandler.

Kraftig næse med dybe toner som brioche og champignon som frisk syre fra hindbær. Moden smag med strejf af nødder i en meget fin syre/sødme-balance.

Bollinger er ikke kun Champagne af navn men bestemt også af gavn, som deres Rosé Brut er et perfekt bevis på. En absolut fortryllende rosé Champagne med røde bær i næsen og en fyldig, frisk og cremet mund med en snert af toast i den lange eftersmag. En Champagne som vil behage både feinschmeckere og forbrugere, og som vil fungere fint både som aperitif og som ledsager til mad.

Hva' så Mr. Bond, er vi blevet en tøsedreng der er gået over til Bollinger rosé! Sandt nok, 007 har i de senere film været lidt af en tudeprins med blødmandsmanerer, men der er sådan set ikke noget fimset over Bollingers svagt lingerifarvede(!) rosé. Det er en vin med en vis tyngde hvor eksempelvis jomfruhummere vil være et godt match.

Meget sart næse, hindbær, rå jomfruhummer og hø. Blid mousse, afstemt syre og et klædeligt lille bittert bid til sidst. Flot.

Bollingers kraftige stil fornægter sig ikke (omkring 60 procent pinot noir), men den frugtrige, blomstrende stil her gør vinen noget mere feminin end Bollinger plejer være. Harmonien er glimrende, og vinen kunne fungere både til mad eller som Manhattanite-like aperitif. Eskapismen længe leve.

Ferskenfarvet, ganske mørk. Også i duft og smag, en maskulin rosé. En anelse rustikke bobler, holder godt ved i blæsten. Fin frugt af røde bær i eftersmagen og holder pænt i munden. Kan klare en del mad, men smager nu også godt helt i sig selv.

Pragtfuld champagne med elegance og fedme, der bl.a. kommer fra lagring af basisvinen på egetræsfade. Det giver vinen en cremet og blød fornemmelse. Efter en aften med sikkert mange oplevelser er det en rigtig god måde at komme ind i 2020.

Lys laksefarvet med små bobler. Intens duft af kirsebær, lidt brød og gær. Mellemfyldig vin med flot mousse og en smag, der på en gang er elegant, men også har god styrke og vinøsitet. Det giver en suveræn balance og super velsmag. Skal det være Rosé champagne må det være Bollinger.