2019 Bollinger, La Cote aux Enfants Rouge, Coteaux Champenois

The 2019 Coteaux Champenois La Côte aux Enfants is fabulous. Rich, ample and seductive, the 2019 is captivating right out of the gate. Succulent dark cherry, plum, new leather, spice, pomegranate and spice infuse the palate with tremendous depth. The 2019 exudes textural richness and intensity in all of its dimensions. Silky, polished contours wrap it all together in style. Since 2015, this cuvée has had some stem inclusion – 33% in 2019.

Antonio Galloni, Vinous (March 2024)

Bollinger’s 2019 Coteaux Champenois Aÿ Rouge La Côte aux Enfants was vinified with an appreciable proportion of stems, resulting in a slightly higher pH, and aged for eight months in mostly old oak barrels. It reveals a bouquet of red cherry and black plum, mingling with aromas of woodsmoke, spices and a subtle hint of game. On the palate, it is medium- to full-bodied and concentrated yet taut, with vibrant acidity and powdery tannins. The finish is perfumed and enduring, though it tends slightly toward the drier end of the spectrum.