Bollinger La Grande Année 2005
In 1976, Bollinger Vintage became Grande Année; then, in 2004, "La" Grande Année… A name simple enough to illustrate its exceptional status: because only truly extraordinary years become vintage at Bollinger. La Grande Année made its screen débuts two years later, in James Bond’s Casino Royale.
The 2005 vintage is produced with 70% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay from 13 crus: mainly Aÿ and Verzenay for the Pinot Noir and Avize, Chouilly and Mesnil-sur-Oger for the Chardonnay - 95% Grands crus and 5% Premier crus Fermented entirely in barrels. At Bollinger, only very high quality harvests become vintage.
The Finer Details
Style - Champagne
Varietal - Pinot Noir 70%, Chardonnay 30%
Country - France
Region - Champagne
Vintage - 2005
Bottle Size - 750ml
ABV - 12%