Champagne Bollinger Vieilles Vignes Françaises 2012

From the smallest of Bollinger’s Pinot Noir parcels, this is Champagne in its purest, most expressive form — vivid, textural, and unforgettable. Layers of orange rind, mandarin oil, and grilled peach open immediately, unfolding into notes of dried pear, toasted nuts, and warm brioche.

Rich and enveloping on the palate, it moves with quiet power — broad yet precise, with extraordinary depth and a silken, vinous texture. Disgorged in March 2023 with a dosage of 6 g/L, the 2012 vintage captures the full spirit of Bollinger’s old-vine fruit: intensity without excess, generosity without weight. The finish lingers endlessly, echoing spice, smoke, and citrus peel.

A Champagne that feels both timeless and alive — the taste and soul of Pinot Noir, distilled into one remarkable vintage.