1999 Bollinger Grande Annee Rose
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Tasting notes
Again, this has a very fine mousse. Salmon hue. A very well defined, succinct nose with hints of apple-blossom, rose petals, dried flowers and a touch of creme brulee. The palate is almost understated on the entry, the builds nicely with superb acidity, hints of walnut, smoke a hint of rose water. Great precision on the finish with a lingering, mineralite finish. Tasting against the non-vintage rose, it is wine that has finer focus. Superb. Oct 2008, www.robertparker.com
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Neal Martin
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The salmon-colored 1999 La Grande Annee Rose is a pretty Champagne that offers terrific balance in its expansive, sweet core of fruit and expressive aromatics. The warm, opulent quality of the vintage comes through in the wine's soft, caressing texture. As outstanding as this wine is, it doesn't quite have the complexity I had hoped for. That may come with further cellaring, only time will tell. The 1999 La Grande Annee Rose is composed of 65% Pinot Noir and 35% Chardonnay, with 7% of still Ay Pinot, all first pressing juice. 82% of the fruit came from grand cru vineyards while 18% came from premier cru sites. The dosage was 7-9 grams and this bottle was disgorged in March 2008. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2014. Dec 2008, www.robertparker.com
About the producer
Bollinger is one of the most renowned and coveted Champagne Houses in the world, famous for its Pinot-Noir-dominant wines, in particular La Grande Année and the rare Vieilles Vignes Françaises (from pre-phylloxera vines).