Bollinger, R.D. 2002
Bollinger, R.D. 2002
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The Bollinger R.D. 2002 is as much a 50 year celebration of Madame Bollinger launching R.D. in 1952, as it is a sublime expression of Champagne's potential for aging. With its finely honed balance between freshness and maturity, flavors of toasted almonds and creamy fruits come to the fore, making it perfect for more complex dishes.
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Score 96
Big names do not help if you are not familiar with a certain house style, and so I can understand everyone who dislikes Bollinger's 2002 RD Extra Brut, which at first sight reveals a matured if not an old wine displaying toffee, floral (hyacinths, narcissus, sage), vegetal and spicy aromas (oak, cannabis, frankincense, black bread) -- but almost no fruit (at least no fresh fruit). This wine was disgorged in March 2014, but just needs a lot of time in the glass to develop its complexity. On the palate this is a very pure, fresh, lively, firmly structured and almost ascetic wine with complexity, but almost no sensuality. Very distinctive style.
