2002 Bollinger RD

Super fresh, this is striking given the 10 years in the cellars; it has a fine citrus nose - plenty of lemon, grapefruit, yellow chalky notes, some lighter floral elements too. The palate is super dry (dosage at 3-4g) and there's a silky, sherbet-like texture, smooth, fine and long. The citrus flavours give way to the driving surging acidity, thunderous acidity, really driving and powerful. The finish twists very slowly through to light-toasted cashew fruit flavours, but lemon citrus prevails. This is thrilling Champagne. Disgorged 22nd October, 2013. Drink from 2016.

— jamessuckling.com, May 2014

Quality 961 | Brand 957 | Economics 688 |

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Quality: Predicted life of 11 years, one of the longest drinking windows in its peer group, which averages 5 years Brand: Strong restaurant presence, featuring on 38 of the world's top wine lists, including Tantris Economics: Above its peer group average price of £99 for the 2002 vintage Production:

- www.wine-lister.com, June 2017