Bollinger RD Extra Brut 2002 750mL

Bollinger RD Extra Brut 2002 is a late-disgorged Extra Brut vintage Champagne from Maison Bollinger in Aÿ — the RD (Récemment Dégorgé) line is a cellar-aged prestige cuvée released years after the initial dégorgement so collectors can enjoy both the depth of extended lees aging and the freshness of a recent disgorging date.

From the Producer

Maison Bollinger was founded in 1829 in the Grand Cru village of Aÿ and is one of the few grandes maisons to ferment the majority of its base wines in small oak casks, a practice that contributes to the RD line's pinot-driven structure. Bollinger R.D. Extra Brut was first introduced in 1967 as an experimental late-disgorgement Champagne and became a permanent prestige cuvée; the Extra Brut dosage allows the vintage's natural acidity to lead. The 2002 vintage in Champagne was widely praised as one of the most classically structured of its decade, giving the RD an unusually long aging window on cork.

Tasting Profile

• Nose: Toasted brioche, citrus oil, white peach and roasted almond.
• Palate: Fine mousse, chalky acidity and orchard fruit layered with oxidative depth from extended lees aging.
• Finish: Long, dry and saline, with citrus pith and toasted hazelnut.

Best For

Best for fine-wine collectors, restaurant cellars, and gifting on commemorative occasions. Pairs naturally with shellfish, seafood, aged cheeses or aperitif service.

Why Solera Hong Kong

Solera is the Hong Kong destination for Bollinger, with Sheung Wan pickup for this late-disgorged 2002 vintage.

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