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Bollinger R.D. Vintage 2008 Champagne 75cl

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Bollinger R.D. 2008 Extra Brut Champagne is characterized by its remarkable precision and opulence. A composition of 71% Pinot Noir and 29% Chardonnay, this Champagne was blended using grapes from a total of 18 different crus. 

R.D. stands for 'Recently Disgorged' and declares the sparkling wine has been disgorged less than a year before its release – and after ageing for more than twice as long as most vintage wines. It's what makes Bollinger's iconic Champagne so extraordinarily complex and aromatic.

Fermented entirely in oak barrels, Bollinger R.D is sold just a few months after being disgorged  with a very low dosage known as “extra brut”, at just 3 grams per litre. The recent disgorgement guarantees the remarkable freshness of the wine. The combination of the long wait during the aging process and the immediacy of disgorgement enables the harmonious contrast between the different temporalities of R.D.

To showcase its unique style, we recommend serving Bollinger R.D. at a temperature of 12°C and appreciate the evolution of its aromas over the course of the tasting.

Bold and Splendid. An exceptional timeless Vintage.


98/100 William Kelley 
98/00 Tyson Stelzer

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ABV: 12%

Pairs well with…

  • Brie
  • Parmesan
  • Pulses Veg
  • Rice
  • Shellfish
  • White Meat
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“When I was tasting Bollinger's brilliant Grande Année in this vintage, I was trying to imagine how good the 2008 Extra-Brut R. D. would be, as the style of the vintage seems almost perfectly adapted to this cuvée. Four years later, we have the answer, and the wine is brilliant. Disgorged in 2022, it's more reserved out of the gates than the dramatic Grande Année was on release, unwinding in the glass with notes of crisp orchard fruit, orange peel, freshly baked bread, subtle hints of fino sherry, wet stones and macadamia nut. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, with a deep core of fruit that's animated by racy acids and a refined pinpoint mousse, concluding with a bone-dry finish. Extremely harmonious and full of youthful energy, it's the finest R. D. of the decade and one that will richly reward a bit of additional age on cork. In style, the most obvious comparison is with the 1996, but the 2008 is more integrated and harmonious on release.” 98+ pts Wine Advocate

98/100 William Kelley
98/00 Tyson Stelzer
Grape: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
2008 was a year of unsettled weather: although cool spring temperatures lasted well into summer, the sun returned in time for harvest. Despite the changeable conditions, Bollinger’s expertise meant that they were able to keep their grapes in excellent condition, making 2008 an exceptional year marked by a bountiful yield of Pinot Noir. The wines were richly aromatic. While the chardonnays were lively and powerful, the pinot noirs were characterful and balanced.
On the nose, enticing aromas of marzipan, stewed apricots, breadcrumbs and honey accompany the fresh notes of bergamot. On the palate, citrus notes are followed by flavours of vine peaches and Mirabelle plums. The wine is very animated and unfolds to reveal exceptional complexity. An intense, everlasting finish is complemented by notes of hazelnuts and salinity.
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Brand Bollinger
Country France
Volume (cl) 75
ABV (% vol) 12
Style Extra Brut
Champagne Expression Citrus, Complex, Light & Fresh, Nutty
Champagne Region Various
Champagne Village Ay, Verzenay
Champagne Dosage (g/l) 3
Champagne Producer Type Grande Marque
Champagne and Wine Aging Oak
Closure Cork and Cage
Champagne Crus Cru, Premier Cru, Grand Cru
Champagne Grape Champagne Blend
Time on Lees Over 10 years
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