BOLLINGER PN AYC21 Blanc de Noirs 'Special Limited Release' Case x 6 Bottles - PRE-RELEASE

Description

If you’ve been following this PN series with us, you’ll know how much Jane and I loved the VZ19 and the TX20. They were both brilliant. But this latest release, the PN AYC21, is one we’ve really been waiting for.

This time, we are going right to the heart of the Maison: Aÿ.

Aÿ is the spiritual home of Bollinger; it’s where their story began in 1829 and where their finest Pinot Noir lives. This cuvée is the proof of why that terroir matters so much. While the TX20 was about precision, the AYC21 is about soul and richness.

It is built around a 2021 base (51% of the blend), but what makes it serious is the 49% reserve wines. Nearly a quarter of those are older wines from 2012, 2013, and 2014, giving it a depth and "grunt" that you just don’t find elsewhere.

On the nose, it’s all about rich red fruit; strawberries, raspberries and a bit of quince. On the palate, there’s a lovely "sherbet" fruitiness and strawberry confit, but it’s the finish that really grabs you. It is long, elegant, and has that signature saline, dry edge that leaves you reaching for the glass again. It’s a joy to drink.

Jane and I have already cleared a spot in our Eurocave for this one. Whether you are tucking it away for the long term or keeping a case on hand for when friends drop by, this is a cuvée you’ll want in your collection.

This is a pre-release offer and, as always with the PN series, they tend to disappear quickly. If you love Champagne with character and power, don't miss out on this.

Neil
MANAGING DIRECTOR

Further Notes:
The PN AYC21 is the 7th cuvée of this Champagne to be released and only the 2nd to be produced from the Grand Cru village of Aÿ, based on the superb 2021 vintage.

Bollinger are famed for their Pinot Noir so there is little surprise that its signature rich and open style shines through. The blend is complimented by 49% of reserve wines including three amazing harvest years: 2012, 2013 & 2014.

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. On the lighter and fresher side for cuvée PN, this is a charming edition with its deliciously fruity and saline length, enhanced by its 8g/l dosage.

A great champagne which originates from a unique parcel in Aÿ, with historic significance for Champagne Bollinger.

Aÿ is one of the rare 17 villages to be classified as Grand Cru in the Champagne region. The vineyards are situated at the heart of three important areas: the Côtes des Blancs, Montagne de Reims and Vallée de la Marne. 49% reserve wines, including 25% aged in magnums of 2012, 2013 & 2014 Aÿ, are then added to bring a sense of aromatic harmony and further complexity to the blend.

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.

“Never miss the chance to buy a few bottles of each new edition of PN” - Richard Juhlin

“I would suggest a few cases” - Neil Pinel

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Offer - Subject to availability
Delivery – Late 2026
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Storage - On arrival into Jersey Free Storage until 30th April 2027
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