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Bollinger : RD Recemment Degorge 2007

Name: Bollinger : RD Recemment Degorge 2007
Brand: Bollinger
SKU: 3019/07
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Rating: 4.82 (1188 reviews)

Champagne

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Parker | 97

J. Suckling | 98

Wine Spectator | 96

Meadow | 93

Decanter | 93

J. Robinson | 18.5

Vinous - A. Galloni | 97

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/100

Robert Parker

William Kelley

Disgorged on July 10, 2020, with three grams per liter dosage, Bollinger's eagerly awaited 2007 Extra-Brut R. D. is beautiful, unwinding in the glass with aromas of crisp orchard fruit, citrus pith and white flowers mingled with hints of honey, orange oil, buttery pastry, English walnuts and delicately spicy bass notes. Full-bodied, vibrant and incisive, it's unusually elegant and structurally fine-boned for what is routinely one of Champagne's more muscular tête de cuvées, with a bright spine of acidity that's cloaked in vibrant, concentrated fruit, complemented by a pearly pinpoint mousse and concluding with an intensely sapid finish. Long and penetrating, this is a tightly coiled R. D. that will reward bottle age.

/100

Wine Spectator

Alison Napjus

Minerally on the nose, with accents of sea breeze and brine, transitioning on the palate to a deep and finely knit range of ripe nectarine and dried white cherry fruit, chopped almond and espresso crema, with hints of tangerine peel, saffron and ground cardamom. Fine and lacy in texture, this is sleek and mouthwatering through to the finish, where the salinity returns, echoing a lasting note. Disgorged July 2020. Drink now through 2032. 300 cases imported.

/100

James Suckling

What an amazing nose this has, like the smell of a rock pool on a rocky coast, but with so many candied-fruit, spicy and mushroom notes behind that. That fruit is way more expressive on the powerful and structured palate with lime freshness and chalky minerality at the super-long, bone-dry finish. Disgorged 28th May, 2021.

/100

Falstaff

A hint of hazelnut praline clings to the creamy notions on the nose, aligned to a pleasant smokiness and a hint of dark peony. More air adds notions of white pepper and toasted cumin. The palate is exquisitely creamy – the Bollinger hallmark – but with 2007 this texture is presented with exquisite poise. The bright freshness that underlies all this keeps a subtle but constant presence, lending structure. Beautiful depth lends a kind of solidity that anchors this in chalky soil, a class act and a very grown-up wine that says one thing only: enduring elegance. A.K.

/100

Vertdevin

(disgorgement: 07/10/2020) The nose is elegant, fruity, fleshy, offering freshness as well as power (with finesse). It reveals notes of juicy pear, crisp peach and, more subtly, peach blossom and verbena, combined with touches of ripe grapefruit, fine hints of candied mandarin, delicate zest and citrus blossom, as well as discreet nuances of dried apricot, buttery brioche, spices and a very subtle hint of fresh hazelnut. The palate is fruity and balanced, with gourmandise, a touch of power/concentration (in finesse), lovely roundness (in finesse), a delicate acid backbone, precision, suavity, beautiful tension and delicacy. Liveliness on the attack. The effervescence is very fine, delicate, precise, nicely defined and discreetly tight. On the palate, this Champagne expresses notes of crisp peach, fresh/juicy apple and, more lightly, lemon, combined with touches of apple blossom, fresh verbena and juicy mandarin, as well as fine hints of fresh almond, discreet notes of toasted hazelnut/crushed mirabelle, walnut and sweet spices. Good length and persistence. Score: 18.25+/20

/100

La RVF

A lovely, complex palette. A sunny hint with a touch of dried fruit and pastry notes. Beautiful yeast autolysis, and the palate lives up to it: it retains great freshness and length. A wine that keeps its poise and pedigree.

Description

An exceptional champagne with a complex aromatic expression and great ageing potential

The estate

Nicknamed “Boll” by those from Champagne and “Bolly” by the English, the timeless and legendary Bollinger Champagne House forms part of a small circle of three great Champagne houses. Bollinger champagne’s style is defined through its remarkable precision, which is brought to every moment of production. With a respect for tradition, riddling done by hand, natural corks for magnum reserve bottles and the last permanent cooper in the region, excellence has symbolised Bollinger champagne culture since its creation in 1829 in Aÿ. More than an art, it is a heritage.

The vineyard

Bollinger's uniqueness comes from its 174 hectares divided into seven main vineyards in Champagne, 85% of which are Grands Crus and Premiers Crus, making the house one of the few to produce its own grapes for its blends. Pinot Noir is the house's signature grape variety and represents 60% of the vineyard's vines.

The wine

R.D. Récemment Dégorgé 2007 is made up of 14 different crus, of which 91% are Grands Crus and 9% are Premiers Crus.

It was during the 1960s that the house gave birth to the R.D. cuvée for "Récemment Dégorgée", a symbol of Bollinger's bold creativity. Designed by the illustrious Madame Bollinger, Cuvée R.D. is a vintage Extra Brut champagne aged on lees, offered for tasting just after disgorgement. Unfettered by the rules of its time, the R.D. Bollinger cuvée, by creating a unique taste, lies at the root of a revolution in the world of Champagne.

The vintage

An exceptional champagne produced exclusively during great years, Bollinger R.D. 2007 unveils the exceptional aromatic expression of its vintage in a Champagne that has taken the time to evolve while still maintaining its shine.

Winemaking and ageing

After the harvests, the Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes were taken to the cellar to begin the custom-made winemaking process. The grapes were fermented exclusively in oak barrels. Afterwards, the ageing time was particularly long, over four times longer than the appellation’s regulations, in order to tirelessly transform the scents until a perfect wine alchemy was obtained. Ageing was carried out under cork. Bollinger R.D. 2007 was released onto the market only a few months after disgorging, giving the wine a remarkable freshness.

Blend

Pinot Noir (70%)
Chardonnay (30%).

Tasting

Colour
Bollinger R.D. 2007 showcases an intense amber colour.

Nose
The aromatic bouquet is complex and particularly marked by scents of honey and brioche. Then, many nuances of spices such as ginger, cumin or caraway harmonise with hints of mirabelle, dried apricot and fresh hazelnut.

Palate
Bollinger R.D. 2007 embodies a great champagne with a lively and energetic attack. White plum, walnut and aniseed are highlighted and reveal a superb aromatic expression. On the palate, the beautiful freshness and the incredible tension of this Champagne are merged together.

Food and wine pairing

Bollinger R.D. 2007 will enhance saffron-based dishes such as langoustine with saffron vinaigrette or poultry in a saffron and ginger sauce.

Storage

Bollinger R.D. 2007 offers two great tasting moments. It is possible to taste it in the year following its disgorging in order to fully embrace its particular aromatic and complex fruity notes. However, Bollinger R.D. 2007 can also be savoured after several years in the cellar, where all the depth of its aromas and the remarkable character of its great ageing potential will be revealed.

To serve

For the best tasting, serve at 8°C.