Tasting Notes
Vinous 96
Bollinger s 1982 R.D., disgorged in 1995, makes for a great palate cleanser. Mature, but with enough freshness to drink well for at least another handful of years, the 1982 is a fabulous example of just how well Champagne can age with proper storage. Hints of almond, chamomile, mint, dried pear and baked apple leave a lasting impression in this super-polished, silky Bollinger. The 1982 retains quite a bit of freshness, especially considering it was disgorged more than a decade ago.
Anticipated maturity: 2016-2026
The Champagne Club 95
R. D. (Recently Disgorged) is the same as the vintage wine, but stored a few more years in contact with the yeast. The ’82 has a more vigorous fruit than the normally disgorged wine. In this vintage the rich autolytic character and muscular build come in very handy. Did not however believe that an 82 disgorged in 1993 would be so magical in 2007 that it turned out to be one of the three most eminent RD’s that I have ever tasted. The entire nut-tobacco-smokiness had suddenly made its appearance along with tones of duck liver, honeysuckle, dark chocolate and sauna splashed by birch twigs. A fantastic champagne with which it is essential to catch the few moments when it displays itself in the window of beauty in all its glory. Just in 2007 the best Bollinger of them all! In 2013 a bit less explosive.



