2019 La Côte aux Enfants Côteaux Champenois, Champagne Bollinger
2019 La Côte aux Enfants Côteaux Champenois, Champagne Bollinger
Ref: BOLL190
The Champagne region was initially known for its red wines and, as the preferred wines of Henry IV, Pinot Noirs from Aÿ were a favourite of the French Court. La Côte aux Enfants is made from grapes grown on a steep plot on the outskirts of Aÿ. At the beginning of the 20th Century, Jacques Bollinger gradually reconstructed the vineyard, which had previously been owned by more than 50 landowners! Bollinger has been the sole proprietor of this 4ha lieu-dit ever since.
The wine atlas of France by Louis Larmat, published in 1944, lists the place as "Côte aux enfers" (replacing the world "children" with "hell"). It is said that women who were tasked with carrying heavy baskets up the slope containing the earth washed away by storms gave it this name... Others say that the plot was situated on such a steep slope that it took the agility and flexibility of children to harvest the grapes. No one knows the real truth behind this strange name.
Made from 100% Pinot Noir in the Burgundian style, La Côte aux Enfants is aged in small oak barrels with one third of the grapes undergoing whole-bunch fermentation. It is only produced in the finest vintages when the maturation of the grapes is considered exceptional.
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Case of 3 Bottles price shown is under bond
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£240.00
duty paid price: £297.96
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To Arrive
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Wine Details
Wine Details
Producer: Champagne Bollinger
Old/New World: Old World
Country: France
Region: Champagne
Colour: Red
Style: Still
% ABV: 12.5%
Drink Dates: 2027-2037
Maturity: Young and Lithe
Sweetness: 1
Grape Variety: Pinot NoirTasting Notes
Tasting Notes
“The 2019 Coteaux Champenois La Côte aux Enfants is fabulous. Rich, ample and seductive, the 2019 is captivating right out of the gate. Succulent dark cherry, plum, new leather, spice, pomegranate and spice infuse the palate with tremendous depth. The 2019 exudes textural richness and intensity in all of its dimensions. Silky, polished contours wrap it all together in style. Since 2015, this cuvée has had some stem inclusion – 33% in 2019.” 97 points Antonio Galloni
Sweetness Explained
Sweetness Explained
Sweetness
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Location Explained
Location Explained
Location
AVAILABLE: Currently lying in our storage at London City Bond Dinton Woods
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TO ARRIVE: Currently lying abroad or in transit
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Pricing Information
Pricing Information
Pricing
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