International Wines
Timed Online Auction, 3 - 15 September 2025
Champagne
About this Item
Breakdown of the name
PN = Pinot Noir : highlights that this is a Pinot Noir–driven Champagne.
VZ = Verzenay → the Grand Cru village where most of the Pinot Noir comes from in this edition.
15 = 2015 base vintage → the main year of the reserve wines in the blend (though older reserve wines are also included).
Provenance
Private Client
Critics Ratings
‘Very Bollinger (even more than Pinot Noir) on the nose, but livelier than the regular NV. Very fine texture and bead indeed on the palate. A little (not excessive) oaky note on the end. A very fine, elegant, well-integrated interpretation of Pinot Noir. Long peacock's-tail finish. Very accomplished. Though it's arguably too complex to be a suitable aperitif. A champagne for geeks? 2020-2024’ - Jancis Robinson, jancisrobinson.com, 17.5/20 (Jul 2020)
‘Disgorged in November 2019 with seven grams per liter dosage, Bollinger's new NV Brut Blanc de Noirs PN VZ15 is based on the 2015 vintage, with reserve wines dating back to 2009, and derives largely from the village of Verzenay. Offering up aromas of green pear, honeycomb, rye toast, candied peel and buttery pastry, it's medium to full-bodied, vinous and enveloping, with a creamy attack, fine depth at the core and ripe but racy acids, complemented by a pinpoint mousse. This is a charming, gourmand and elegantly balanced Blanc de Noirs that represents a fine addition to the Bollinger portfolio. 2020-2039’ - William Kelley, Wine Advocate, 93/100 (Sep 2020)
‘Some intriguing rustic aromas of truffle and mushroom all add to a very appealing Champagne. Lovely acidity, bright and fresh with plenty of structure. Floral notes to finish. 2021-2030’ - Decanter, 92/100 (Oct 2020)