1995 bollinger, r.d., champagne
Why We're Buying
Bollinger Rd meets at the intersection of boldness and brilliance. The registered trademark of Bollinger, the cuvée features a mixture of pinot noir and chardonnay almost exclusively from grand crus. According to Wine-Searcher.com, a special James Bond edition of Bollinger Rd ranks as the fourth most expensive Champagne.
Critics Scores
Wine Spectator
A dry, oxidative style, with whole-grain bread, ginger, roasted hazelnut and yeast notes lending complexity. Its structure comes into relief due to the dryness, but overall this is balanced and well-integrated, with a very long finish and an expansive aftertaste. Ideal with seafood and rich sauces or game birds. Drink now through 2020.
Wine Enthusiast
Very clean, young and fresh, with tremendous aging potential. Pineapple and Golden Delicious give it primary, young-fruit flavors that need years to develop. This rating may look stingy in time.