21 crus: mainly Aÿ and Verzenay for the Pinot Noir, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger and Oiry
for the Chardonnay
Exclusive use of the cuvée.
Fermented entirely in aged oak barrels.
At Bollinger, only very high quality harvests become a vintage: the exceptional
2004 vintage led to Bollinger creating expressive wines that were simultaneously
full, fresh and complex.
Maturation: Sealed with a natural cork and cellar aged for more than twice the
time required by the Appellation.
Dosage: Moderate, 8 grams per litre.