International Wines

Timed Online Auction, 3 - 15 September 2025

Champagne

Current Bid

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Lot 62
  • Bollinger; PNVZ15; NV; 2 (1 x 2); 750ml


Lot Estimate
ZAR 4 000 - 6 000
Current Bid
Starting at ZAR 3 500
Location
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Delivery
Delivery within South Africa included
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About this Item

NV PNVZ15
2 (1 x 2) 750ml
In 2020, Champagne Bollinger released a new cuvée: Bollinger PN. Made exclusively from pinot noir, this champagne has been crafted by Champagne Bollinger to express its unique vision of this specific grape variety. Made exclusively from pinot noir, this champagne has been crafted by Champagne Bollinger to express its unique vision of this specific grape variety. The aim with this new cuvée is to bring to light the variety of expressions of pinot noir by selecting the finest from several terroirs, each contributing a unique component to the overall taste.

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)

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