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Harvest began on 4 September, with small, compact berries and high acidity contributing concentration, structure and precision to the finished wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFermentation 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProducer Tasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAPPEARANCE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Yellow gold reflections, evidence of the wine’s maturity, but also of Bollinger’s vinification methods.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOSE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“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.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePALATE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“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.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCritic Reviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96\/100 — Falstaff\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eTasted September 2025\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Full-bodied and mouth-filling on the palate, supported by a delicate mousse. 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