{"product_id":"bollinger-r-d-extra-brut-2008","title":"Bollinger R.D. Extra Brut 2008","description":"\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBollinger R.D. Extra Brut 2008\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003erepresents\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBollinger's legendary \"Récemment Dégorgé\" concept pioneered by Madame Bollinger in 1967—old vintages disgorged just months before release to guarantee remarkable freshness. The exceptional 2008 vintage earned\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Advocate's highest-ever score of 98+ points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor any\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChampagne\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003evintage since 1970, surpassing even the legendary 1996.\u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.champagne-bollinger.com\/en\/wine\/bollinger-rd-2008\" class=\"inline\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0\"\u003eExtended Lees Aging Mastery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eAged over 13 years on lees before disgorgement in October 2022, this 71% Pinot Noir and 29% Chardonnay blend from 18 Grand and Premier Crus undergoes complete fermentation in oak barrels. With minimal 3g\/L dosage (Extra Brut), the wine showcases absolute purity and precision.\u003cspan data-state=\"open\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vintus.com\/wines\/r-d-2\/champagne-bollinger-r-d-2008\/\" class=\"inline\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0\"\u003eCritics' Unanimous Acclaim\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLisa Perrotti-Brown awarded 98+ points\u003c\/strong\u003e, calling it \"so full of life and magic\" with \"aromatic layer after layer of white peach, Meyer lemon confit, kumquat, wafer cookies, wet stones and acacia honey\" and \"exquisite saline intensity\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling scored it 99 points\u003c\/strong\u003e, praising its \"tangy and energetic\" character with \"sizzling acidity and creamy tannins\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntonio Galloni gave 96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e, describing it as a \"powerful, vinous Champagne, quite exotic\". The palate reveals citrus notes, Mirabelle plums, vine peaches, fresh hazelnuts, and distinctive salinity in an extremely long finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bollinger","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40796616654928,"sku":"","price":2150.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/8188\/2960\/files\/Bollinger_R.D._Extra_Brut_2008.png?v=1760461536","url":"https:\/\/lyndhorstwine.com\/products\/bollinger-r-d-extra-brut-2008","provider":"Lyndhurst Wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}