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LOT 521

Lot 521

BOLLINGER CHAMPAGNE R.D. EXTRA BRUT 1996 (2) WA 96

BOLLINGER CHAMPAGNE R.D. EXTRA BRUT 1996 (2) WA 96
Lot 521 Details
BOLLINGER CHAMPAGNE R.D. EXTRA BRUT 1996

Champagne.

Disgorged in 2013, this bottle of Bollinger's 1996 Extra-Brut R. D. vindicates the house's decision to harvest late in this high-acid vintage, as even though the 1996 has a notably low pH of 2.93, the wine also possesses the maturity of fruit to balance it. Bursting with aromas of golden orchard fruit, crème brûlée, espresso roast, spices, warm bread, smoke and honeycomb, with time in the glass hints of dried fruits and marmalade emerge. On the palate, it's full-bodied, layered and vinous, with a textural attack and an ample core of fruit that's complemented by a pearly mousse, concluding with a long, saline, bone-dry finish. This is the best bottle of the 1996 R. D. I've ever encountered. August 2022 Drink to 2036 WA 96

2 bts.    per lot $800 - $1,000

Realised: $1,572
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
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  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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