Champagne Bollinger Pinot Noir PN VZ19 NV, expertly composed by Bollinger’s cellar team in Aÿ, this Blanc de Noirs showcases 100% Pinot Noir, predominantly from Verzenay’s Grand Cru vineyards, with additions from Aÿ, Avenay, Louvois, Mutigny, and Tauxières. The cuvée blends 52% 2019 base wine with 48% reserve wines, including selections as old as 2009, aged well over twice the appellation’s standard, with a refined dosage of 6-7 g/L. Pale golden, the nose reveals orchard fruit, quince, bergamot, and honey. The palate is creamy, precise and saline-tinged, with vine-peach, blood-orange lift, brioche complexity and a vibrant, mineral finish. Awarded 95 points (Dutch Wine Apprentice), this is a compelling, terroir-driven expression of Bollinger’s Pinot Noir mastery.