Bollinger PN VZ 19

Expect a champagne of vibrant energy and refined complexity, where the power of Pinot Noir is expressed with elegance and precision. PN VZ19 opens with an expressive nose of orchard fruits, red berries, and exotic citrus, leading to a palate that is both silky and structured. Layers of Granny Smith apple, vine peach, and blood orange unfold with every sip, finishing with a delicate touch of salinity. This is a beautifully balanced, gastronomic champagne that showcases the depth and character of Verzenay’s exceptional terroir.

PN VZ19 is a wonderfully versatile champagne when it comes to food. Its vibrant fruit and silky texture make it a perfect match for dishes like sea bream ceviche with lime and mango, where the wine’s bright acidity mirrors the freshness of the dish. For something richer, try a triple-spiced veal tagine with peach — the subtle spice and savoury depth of the veal complement the structured palate beautifully. To finish, a lemon meringue pie pairs effortlessly with the champagne’s lively citrus notes and touch of salinity, creating a refreshing and elegant finale.

PN VZ19 is crafted exclusively from 100% Pinot Noir, sourced primarily from the Grand Cru village of Verzenay, with additional fruit from Aÿ, Avenay, Louvois, Mutigny, and Tauxières. Built on the 2019 vintage with reserve wines dating back to 2009, the cuvée is fermented and aged under natural cork, following Bollinger’s traditional methods. It is cellar-aged for twice the time required by the Appellation, developing remarkable depth and complexity. Best enjoyed between 10–11°C, PN VZ19 is ready to drink now but also has the potential to evolve beautifully with further cellaring.

Bollinger remain quite possibly one of the most famous family-owned champagne houses of all. Bollinger are well known for their dominance of the powerful and expressive pinot noir from Aÿ where they were founded, their use of magnums for production of all their wines and a traditional wine making style incorporating fermentation in oak barrels from which they have never deviated. They still have their own in-house cooper who makes and manages their stock of some 3,500 barrels! That equates to about 1 million bottles being fermented in barrel - that is the largest (along with Krug) of any other producer in the region. Currently Bollinger own some 164 hectares in some of the best sites across Champagne.