In Bond Fine Wine. 1989 Bollinger, Champagne, France. White champagne in 3x150cl. Top critic score: 93/100 (DEC). Drinking window: 2019–2025. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Decanter (DEC) — 93/100 · Decanter.com, 26/03/2019 · Drink 2019 - 2025
Summer marked the end of the worries (frost, millerandage, coulure) and propelled the Champagne region towards harvest. The Chardonnay was picked on 4 September and the Pinot Noir on 12 September. It was a warm vintage of relatively low yields. This shows notes of lime flowers, lemon pulp, strawberry and apple, supported by crisp acidity and leading to a yellow grapefruit finish with toasted brea…
James Suckling (JS) — 98/100 · JamesSuckling.com, 12/06/2016
This is a phenomenal Champagne from magnum with intense aromas of creme br'l'e, dried apple, dried apricot and pear. Some tropical fruit but always subtle. Full-bodied, dense and layered with beautiful fruits and a long, long finish. Wonderful fruit, limestone and white pepper aftertaste. A joy to taste.