PN AYC 18 Blanc de Noirs Brut Bollinger der 2016 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Val

der 2016 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Val de Dieu besteht zu 64 % aus Grenache

I found the bouquet and the mouthfeel to be something of a homecoming or a return to the classic philosophy of the estate

black currant

but it makes a wine that everyone will want to drink

This wine has a timeless quality that is far removed from the fruit-driven wines that are the norm for this aromatic grape

PN AYC 18 Blanc de Noirs Brut Bollinger der 2016 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée ValFalstaff 95 points: Medium golden yellow, silver reflections, lively, fine mousse. Subtle spice, smoky nutty notes of cherries, peach, delicate hints of vanilla and wood. Complex, taut and almost powerful, fine fruit sweetness in the core, hints of yellow plums, mineral and with freshness and length, a masculine food companion, sure development potential.