BOLLINGER PN VZ19 'Delicate and Complex' Blancs de Noir 'Special Limited Release' Bottle

Description

The wine’s name is ‘PN’ and this edition has the surname ‘VZ 19’. Each release showcases a different cru (village) exploring terroir in different ways.

PN VZ 19 is a 100% Pinot-focused blend with the majority of the grapes coming from the Grand Cru vineyards in Verzenay based on the 2019 vintage. With the high proportion of Pinot coming from the chalky soils of Verzenay, PN VZ 19 showcases the charm of this unique terroir. Wonderful depth, elegance and tension, combine with a beautiful saline finish.

2019 ranks among the best of Champagne’s recent vintages and the cool, north-eastern slopes of Verzenay uphold compelling tension in the midst of a warming climate. - Tyson Stelzer 97 points

Pinot Noir is one of the key pillars of the Bollinger style and the Maison has built its reputation by showcasing this grape variety. The wonderful smoky, nutty and caramel tones imparted by Bollinger’s distinct foudre ageing (50% of the wines are fermented in oak barrels) are already present and the reserve wines add to its exceptional aromatic intensity.

The PN cuvée is the result of research into the different styles of Pinot Noir and its different origins in Champagne. It represents a continuation of the Maison’s heritage and an affirmation of the legendary Bollinger style, while also being a wine that reinvents itself year after year. In this way, each new edition offers a new interpretation of Champagne Bollinger’s vineyards and savoir-faire.

Sensations
Appearance: Bright gold.
On the nose: A very expressive, fruity nose where orchard fruits are followed by red and even exotic fruit notes. A symphony of delicate, ethereal scents where every aroma comes together in perfect harmony.
On the palate: We taste all the fruitiness of the nose on the palate, which blends white fruit and citrus notes in a mingling of Granny Smith acidity with fleshy vine peach and vibrant blood orange. A supple, silky texture makes for an extremely elegant wine. A touch of salinity on the finish adds a final flourish of complexity to this new edition.

Food Pairings Recommendations
Starter: Sea bream ceviche, lime and mango
Main: Triple spiced veal and peach tagine
Dessert: Lemon meringue pie

PN VZ19 is a wine to be shared between passionate wine enthusiasts looking for different expressions of Pinot Noir from Champagne. To highlight its unique style and aromas, we recommend you serve PN VZ19 between 10 and 11°C. You can enjoy the wine right away, or allow it to continue evolving in your cellar.

History
Pinot Noir is one of the key pillars of the Bollinger style and the Maison has built its reputation by showcasing this grape variety. The PN cuvée is the result of research into the different styles of Pinot Noir and its different origins in Champagne. It represents a continuation of the Maison’s heritage and an affirmation of the legendary Bollinger style, while also being a wine that reinvents itself year after year. In this way, each new edition offers a new interpretation of Maison Bollinger’s vineyards and savoir-faire.

DECANTER 95 points
Tasted by: Tom Hewson
(at London, 01 Mar 2024) Part of Best sparkling wines for Mother's Day
Drinking Window: 2024 - 2034
Bollinger continues its quest to highlight its Pinot Noir expertise with arguably the most exciting and focused wine yet in the PN series, focusing on the grand cru village of Verzenay from 2019 (although backed up with reserves from all around the Montagne de Reims and Grande Vallée, 25% of which comes directly from magnums). It weaves a beautiful line between the clear, long and ultra-fine Pinot of Verzenay, mineral and understated, the quiet power of the 2019 vintage, and the stunning complexity of reserves. Roast apricot, scorched orange citrus and soft raspberry fruits are backed up beautifully by toasty nougat, cocoa and dried pear ageing characters. It's a striking wine of persistent, tightly packed quality, holding terrific mid-term potential.