2015 Bollinger La Grande Annee Brut Champagne 750ml Wooden Gift Box

Original Gift Box.

Overview

La Grande Année is Bollinger's expression of an exceptional vintage, combining the House's traditional oak-barrel vinification with extended maturation. The 2015 vintage is characterised by concentration, generosity and a distinctive vinous texture, balancing ripe fruit, depth and freshness.

The blend comprises 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay from 11 crus. Pinot Noir is sourced principally from Verzenay, Aÿ and Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, while Chardonnay comes mainly from Chouilly and Avize.

Vintage

Warm, sunny conditions shaped the 2015 growing season, moderated by periods of rain. Harvest began on 4 September, with small, compact berries and high acidity contributing concentration, structure and precision to the finished wine.

Winemaking

Fermentation takes place entirely in oak barrels, preserving a hallmark of traditional Bollinger winemaking. The Champagne is matured for more than twice the minimum period required by the appellation before being riddled and disgorged by hand. Dosage is 8g/L.

Producer Tasting Notes

APPEARANCE
“Yellow gold reflections, evidence of the wine’s maturity, but also of Bollinger’s vinification methods.”

NOSE
“Initial scents are full of small stone fruits, with notes of Pomme Gris, plum and Mirabelle plum, layered with a touch of honey. … Exotic touches of mango follow, dissolving into tertiary scents of vanilla and a delicate woody aroma.”

PALATE
“On the palate the wine is plump, generous and enticing, reminiscent of Mirabelle plum jam. Texture and richness define the tasting experience. The finish blends notes of chocolate and citrus fruits, bringing a touch of acidity, lengthened further by hints of schist.”

Critic Reviews

96/100 — Falstaff
Tasted September 2025
“Full-bodied and mouth-filling on the palate, supported by a delicate mousse. A good balance between acidity and dosage…”

96/100 — Wine Spectator
Tasted November 2024

96/100 — VertdeVin
Tasted October 2025

James Suckling
Tasted March 2024
“Enticing, fragrant aromas of toast, lemon zest and an earthy-smoky nuance … It’s mouth-filling, alive with acidity and full of finesse.”

95/100 — Jane Anson - Inside Bordeaux
Tasted May 2026

95/100 — Robert Parker The Wine Advocate
Tasted March 2024

94/100 — Decanter
Tasted March 2024

94/100 — Ian D'Agata Wine Review
Tasted September 2025

Awards

2 Stars — Le Guide Hachette des Vins
2015 Vintage — Awarded 2026

Specifications

• Vintage: 2015
• Producer: Champagne Bollinger
• Country: France
• Region: Champagne
• Appellation: Champagne
• Grape Variety: 60% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay
• Crus: 11 crus
• Wine Style: Sparkling Wine
• Method: Traditional Method
• Sweetness: Brut
• Dosage: 8g/L
• Fermentation: Entirely in oak barrels
• Maturation: More than twice the minimum period required by the appellation
• Drinking Window: 2024–2050