{"product_id":"bollinger-vieilles-vignes-francaises-blanc-de-noirs-brut-champagne-1999-gaveaeske","title":"Bollinger Vieilles Vignes Françaises Blanc De Noirs Brut Champagne 1999 - gaveæske","description":"\u003cp\u003eBollinger Vieilles Vignes Françaises is one of Champagne’s rarest and most extraordinary wines, crafted from just three tiny, ungrafted parcels of pre-phylloxera Pinot Noir in Grand Cru vineyards. Produced in vanishingly small quantities, it stands apart for its remarkable depth, concentration, and historical significance as a living link to Champagne’s past.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMakuprofiili\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, this Blanc de Noirs shows a deep golden hue with a fine, persistent mousse that hints at its power and maturity. The nose is intensely expressive, with layers of ripe orchard fruit, baked citrus, dried flowers, brioche, hazelnut, and subtle savory complexity.\n\nOn the palate, it is rich, muscular, and beautifully structured, with striking concentration balanced by Champagne’s trademark freshness. The 1999 vintage adds generosity and breadth, while the old-vine fruit delivers impressive depth, a creamy texture, and a long, resonant finish. This is a Champagne with exceptional aging potential and the ability to evolve magnificently over many years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViininvalmistus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVieilles Vignes Françaises comes from three microscopic Grand Cru parcels in Champagne, totaling just 0.5 hectares, planted with ungrafted Pinot Noir vines that survived the phylloxera crisis of the late 19th century. These exceptionally old vines produce very low yields, resulting in tiny annual production and fruit of remarkable intensity. The wine is vinified with great care to preserve the character of the old-vine fruit and the singular expression of these historic terroirs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRuoka \u0026amp; tarjoilu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBest enjoyed with refined dishes that can match its depth and complexity, such as lobster, langoustines, truffled poultry, veal sweetbreads, or mature hard cheeses. Serve chilled at around 8–10°C, and consider a short decant if desired to allow the wine to open up, especially for a mature vintage like 1999.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuottaja\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChampagne Bollinger is one of the great historic houses of Champagne, renowned for its deep commitment to Pinot Noir, traditional methods, and wines of structure and longevity. The house has built a reputation for excellence in both vintage and prestige cuvée production, with Vieilles Vignes Françaises standing as one of its most iconic and coveted bottlings.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Champagne Bollinger","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49122418688242,"sku":"FW-3383","price":2007.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/4810\/5202\/files\/bollinger_vvf_recolte_1999_tr_ske.png?v=1777475944","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.fi\/products\/bollinger-vieilles-vignes-francaises-blanc-de-noirs-brut-champagne-1999-gaveaeske","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}