Bollinger Grande Année 1999
I shelled out for a Bollinger Grande Année 1999 after some positive reviews. Beautiful lifted nose of pinot fruit, quite ripe (as you would expect from the year) but with restraint shown that I haven’t seen else where. Very elegant, by Bollinger standards. The palate is rich but poised, very long and sumptuous. The tell tale sign of 1999 is there though, a distinct absence of acidity. Very enjoyable now, surprising since they’ve managed to reign in that ripeness so well, but not a long term wine.
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