# Bollinger PN VZ19

- **Producer:** Bollinger
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** sparkling
- **Grapes:** Pinot Noir
- **Region:** Champagne, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 12.0%
- **Average price:** €129
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 10–11 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** apple, red cherry, peach, pastry, cloves, biscuit, vanilla, hazelnut, honey, almond

## About this wine

Bollinger PN VZ19 is a non-vintage Blanc de Noirs Champagne, crafted entirely from Pinot Noir grapes. It is the fifth release in Bollinger's PN series, which is dedicated to showcasing the distinct terroirs of Champagne through the lens of Pinot Noir. The 'VZ' designation signifies that the primary source of grapes for this cuvée is the Grand Cru village of Verzenay, located in the Montagne de Reims. The base vintage for this bottling is 2019, comprising 52% of the blend, with the remaining 48% sourced from reserve wines, some of which date back to 2009. Bollinger, established in 1829, is a historic, family-owned Champagne house celebrated for its commitment to traditional methods and a signature style heavily influenced by Pinot Noir. The Verzenay terroir is known for contributing elegance, tension, and salinity to the wines.

## Interesting facts

- VZ in the name stands for Verzenay, a Grand Cru village.
- This is the fifth release in Bollinger's PN series, focusing on Pinot Noir terroirs.
- Reserve wines in this bottling date back as far as 2009.
- Bollinger ferments over 50% of its wines in oak barrels.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium-plus body and vibrant acidity can cut through richer dishes, while its Pinot Noir character complements earthy flavors and proteins. The salinity often found in Verzenay wines bridges well with seafood and lighter meats.

## Wine making process

Bollinger PN VZ19 is produced using 100% Pinot Noir grapes, with over 50% of the wine fermented in oak barrels. The blend consists of 52% of the 2019 base vintage and 48% reserve wines, some of which date back to 2009. Reserve wines are aged in magnums. The wine undergoes extended lees aging, typically for four years, and is cellared for more than double the time mandated by the Champagne appellation. Bollinger holds B Corp and HVE Sustainable certifications, reflecting a commitment to sustainable viticultural practices.