Bollinger : PN VZ 19 Blanc de Noirs Brut

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Parker | 94

Wine Spectator | 94

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William Kelley

The latest rendition of Bollinger's blended blanc de noirs bottling is the NV Brut Blanc de Noirs PN VZ19; it is based on the 2019 vintage, which represents 52% of the blend, and the village of Verzenay, which accounts for the origin of 40% of this bottling's components. 2019 is complemented by fully 48% reserve wines, and above all, fully a quarter derives from 2009; and it has the tension of Verzenay by Aÿ, Avenay-Val-d'Or, Tauxières and Mutigny. If all that sounds complicated, the wine's appeal is easier to see, as it offers up a demonstrative bouquet of yellow stone fruit, mandarin and praline, followed by a medium to full-bodied, pure and pillowy palate that's charming, even giving, but also attractively racy, concluding with a saline finish. It was disgorged with six grams per liter dosage. This doesn't tower above its 2018-base counterpart (perhaps unsurprisingly, as the percentage of reserve wines in this bottling is so high), but it does seem to be marginally the strongest iteration of this cuvée to date.

Description

Characteristics and Tasting Notes of Bollinger PN VZ 19 Blanc de Noirs

Tasting

Appearance
The appearance displays subtle golden highlights.

Nose
The nose opens with intense fruity notes (white-fleshed fruits, red fruits, exotic fruits).

Palate
On the palate, the fruity aromas of white fruits and citrus are confirmed, with notes of Granny Smith apple, vineyard peach, and blood orange. Supple and silky, it reveals remarkable elegance, complemented by a sublime saline finish.

Food and Wine Pairings

PN VZ 19 Blanc de Noirs pairs perfectly with sea bream ceviche, veal tagine with peaches and three spices, or a lemon meringue tart.

Serving

For optimal tasting, serve between 8 and 10°C (46–50°F).

Cellaring

PN VZ 19 Blanc de Noirs from Champagne Bollinger can be enjoyed now or cellared to allow its aromatic palette to evolve over the years.

The Unique Expression of Pinot Noir Enhanced by Bollinger

The Estate

Nicknamed “Boll” by the people of Champagne or “Bolly” by the English, the timeless and legendary Champagne Bollinger House is part of the select circle of the greatest Champagne houses. The style of Bollinger champagne is defined by the exemplary precision applied at every stage of its creation. Respect for tradition, hand-riddling of bottles, cork sealing of reserve magnums, the last resident cooper in the region—this pursuit of excellence has symbolized the spirit of Bollinger champagne since its founding in 1829 in Aÿ. More than an art, it is a heritage.

The Vineyard

Bollinger’s uniqueness comes from its 174 hectares spread over seven major Champagne vineyards, 85% of which are Grands and Premiers Crus, allowing the house to be one of the few to produce its own grapes for its blends. The house’s signature varietal, pinot noir, represents 60% of the vineyard’s plantings.

The Wine

Crafted mainly from crus from Verzenay as well as other villages (Avenay, Tauxières), the PN cuvée is defined as a unique vision of pinot noir. This champagne is the result of research into the taste and various origins of this emblematic varietal in the house’s history. While PN perpetuates the history and singularity of the house style, each edition offers a new and innovative interpretation of the vineyard of Champagne Bollinger and its unique expertise.

Vinification and Aging

The dosage is moderate at 6 grams per liter. The maturation period in the house’s cellars is more than twice as long as required by the appellation’s specifications.

Blend

This Blanc de Noirs is 100% pinot noir.