BOLLINGER PN AYC18 'Rich and Expansive' Blancs de Noir Bottle

Description

Bollinger PN AYC18 is a spectacular expression of 100% Pinot Noir, showcasing the unique character of the Aÿ cru. Rated 97 points by Tyson Stelzer, this blanc de noirs celebrates the sumptuous fruit generosity of the 2018 vintage. The wine exhibits a full straw hue with a blush tint, offering grand fruit depth of red cherries and ripe plums. Its complexities evoke notes of fruit mince spice and dried nectarines, emphasising the intrinsic nature of Aÿ and the signature style of Bollinger. The finish is long and succulent, with the ripe fruit balanced by fine chalky salinity and refreshing acidity. This limited release, aged longer than required, is a must-try for enthusiasts seeking exceptional quality.

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A unique expression for each edition. The taste of Pinot Noir is the main characteristic of the Bollinger PN cuvée.

TYSON STELZER 97points
PN AYC18 is a showpiece for the expansive dimensions, intoxicating allure and purity of Aÿ Pinot Noir; a wonderfully characterful blanc de noirs that celebrates the sumptuous fruit generosity of 2018 and the purity and precision of this fabled cru. With the generous tones of a full straw hue and a blush tint, it ripples with grand fruit depth of red cherries and perfectly ripe plums. The magnificent depth of complexity that is Bollinger rumbles in deep reserves, reminiscent of fruit mince spice and dried nectarines. I love that it is so emphatically Aÿ, so intrinsically Bollinger, and yet all transposed with the transparency and delicious fruit generosity that is 2018. It holds fantastic, succulent allure on a very long finish; the ripeness of 2018 translating in supple, silky fruit generosity, yet in no way heavy or broad, beautifully energised by the fine chalk salinity and pure acid freshness that make Aÿ such a beloved place.

Blend of the AYC 18 Edition: 100% Pinot Noir (Blanc de Noirs)
Principal Cru: Aÿ, blended with other villages, predominantly Tauxières and Verzenay
Base year: 2018
Oldest vintage: 2009
100% cuvée
Ageing: Aged in the cellars for twice as long as stipulated by the Appellation
Dosage: Moderate, 6 grammes per litre.