{"product_id":"bollinger-la-grande-annee-2002","title":"Bollinger La Grande Annee 2002","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSpecial bottles of Grande Annee 2002, one of the best vintages in Champagne this century.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics thoughts\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eDigging deep into its limestone soils, this 2002 comes at you with scents of jasmine, lilac, Asian pear and a continuous pale chalk power. The oak aging of its base wines darkens the fruit and increases its muscular tone, a tannic austerity gentled by the floral notes. The wine smells beautiful: For all its mineral backbone and ten years of maturity, the impression it leaves is that of a sunny meadow—a scent tied to the freshness of fruit in the vintage.  \u003cstrong\u003e95 Points Wine \u0026amp; Spirits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 2002 Brut La Grande Annee is marvelous. The 2002 is an understated Grande Annee that caresses the palate with layers of effortless, weightless fruit. The mousse is exceptionally fine, which adds to the impression of total elegance. This is a relatively bright, floral Grande Annee with plenty of aromatic lift, inner perfume and no sense of heaviness at all. A rich, creamy finish adds the final note of complexity and pedigree. The 2002 is 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay, 71% from Grand Cru villages and 29% from Premier Crus. Disgorged February 2011.  \u003cstrong\u003e94 Points Wine Advocate (AG)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eRipe, appealing flavors of peach, Gala apple, toast and blood orange mix with a streak of minerality, racy acidity and spice notes, all set on the fine-grained texture. Fresh and focused, with a long, mouthwatering, nut-tinged finish. *Highly Recommended* \u003cstrong\u003e94 Points Wine Spectator (AN)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn contrast to the heightened expressiveness of the 2004 Grande Année Rosé this is actually quite restrained with discreet notes of green apple, pear and citrus peel. The delicious, intense and voluminous flavors enjoy a prominent effervescence that is almost foamy yet the bead is strikingly fine, all wrapped in a distinctly yeasty, dry and admirably complex finish that goes on and on. This too could be enjoyed now or held for a number of years to come depending on how much yeast character you like.  \u003cstrong\u003e93 Points Burghound\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bollinger","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43545173819598,"sku":"480195","price":839.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/6393\/2110\/files\/bollinger_grand_annee_2002_market_wine_store.jpg?v=1780824675","url":"https:\/\/marketwinestore.com.au\/products\/bollinger-la-grande-annee-2002","provider":"Market Wine Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}