2004 Bollinger R.D. Extra Brut Champagne [W&S98][WE98][D97][JS97][WA97][WS96][V95][JG94+]

Producer: Bollinger  Region: Champagne, France  Blend: 66% Pinot Noir, 34% Chardonnay  Year: 2004  Wine & Spirits, 98 Points  "Time has graced this wine, proving the value of Bollinger’s policy of long aging on the lees followed by prompt release after disgorgement. This RD (Recently Disgorged) 2004 is a joyous wine, staunch, cold and powerful at first, transforming to fresh fruit shadowed by darker tones of barrel fermentation. As it opens in the glass, revealing racy energy, a range of floral pear and apple flavors emerge, resonant with a sense of limestone capturing the sun and reflecting it back in pale power. Enjoy this over the course of an evening as its presence shifts, providing varied perspectives on a great Champagne."  Wine Enthusiast, 98 Points  "The wine’s name stands for recently disgorged and this vintage Champagne was taken off its in 2018. That gave many years for it to develop its depth of flavor, richness and beautifully memorable toasty flavors. *Cellar Selecti