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Bollinger 002 for 007 75cl
Bollinger 002 for 007 75cl
Bollinger 002 for 007 75cl

Bollinger 002 for 007 75cl

Bollinger 002 for 007 75cl

£495.00
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    Overview

    Bollinger 002 for 007

     
    The long-awaited Skyfall, James Bond's 23rd on-screen adventure, released exactly 50 years after Her Majesty's most stylish secret servant made his 1962 film debut in Dr. No.
     
    To celebrate the milestone, James Bond's favourite champagne House launched Bollinger 002 for 007: a limited edition of a very special bottle of Bollinger La Grande Annee, enhanced by a refined presentation box in the shape of a Walther PPK silencer.
     
    To open the box, James Bond lovers will have to crack the code: the three figures 007 must be aligned, and the gun logo button pushed, to reveal a bottle of La Grande Annee 2002. Why 2002? Because only 'the most exceptional vintage of the last decade' - in the words of Cellar Master Mathieu Kauffmann - could meet James Bond's legendary high standards...

    Choosing the finest vintages of La Grande Annee, or sometimes R.D, Bond has been seen enjoying Bollinger in 12 films throughout the series so far. Proving his impeccable taste once more, it is confirmed Bollinger is the official Champagne of Skyfall.

    Skyfall was released in the UK on 26 October 2012.

    Throughout his screen career, the British secret agent has become a genuine modern myth, renowned for his faultless elegance, passion for excellence and impeccable taste, and this sophistication is reflected in the collector bottle designed by Sparkle Design Agency. Adorned in shiny black and hot stamped silver, it features a subtle guilloche pattern on the label and cap, which is repeated on the silencer box. A veiled reference to the pistol grip, and a tribute to 007's eye for detail...

    Tasting Notes:
    La Grande Annee develops a majestic vinosity, and intense, rich and complex aromas, whose tonality varies according to the nature of each vintage. Tasting a bottle of La Grande Annee will represent a rare and memorable experience for any wine connoisseur.

    A rich gold colour, almost pink showing the maturity of the wine. On the nose toasty, candied fruits, notes of exotic spices, rhubarb, stone fruit. The bubbles are silky,full bodied, showing wonderful length and concentration.

    La Grande Annee is Bollinger's Prestige Cuvee and is only produced when exceptional vintages occur. 23 crus have been used in the blend of La Grande Annee 2002, including 71% Grands Crus and 29% Premiers Crus.

    Bollinger use only the 'cuvee' juice in the making of La Grande Annee. The first fermentation is always carried out 100% in small aged oak barrels to avoid generating the taste of oak or tannins, and to ensure the wines fully express their aromatic complexity and aging potential. This is quite exceptional in champagne.

    Wines of exceptional quality are therefore needed from the outset: grapes used in making La Grande Annee vintages come from 100% Grands and Premiers Crus. After bottling, the second fermentation and cellar ageing are conducted under natural cork in order to protect them as much as possible from oxidation and preserve their freshness, as well as the bouquet and clarity of their aromas.

    In order to bring out its style, finesse and aromas, La Grande Annee 2002 should be served between the temperatures of 10-12°C. 

    Grape Variety:
    Pinot Noir (60%) and Chardonnay (40%)

    Technical Characteristics:
    ABV - 12%
    Dosage - Light. 7.1 g/l 

    Ageing:
    After assemblage, La Grande Annee is aged in cellars for a minimum of six years, using a real cork stopper, before manual disgorgement. 

    Pairing with food:
    Foie gras, Fish,  Lamb or veal in creamy sauces. Even hard cheeses such as Comté. 

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