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Bollinger R. D. 1996 Extra Brut

Vivino 4.6
Parker 96
Suckling 100
Wine Spectator 94
Bollinger R. D. 1996 Extra Brut
Bollinger R. D. 1996 Extra Brut
Bollinger R. D. 1996 Extra Brut

Properties:

  • Type Sparkling
  • Year 1996
  • Alcohol 12
  • Volume 0.75L
  • Style Dry
  • Country France
  • Winery BOLLINGER
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Bollinger R. D. 1996 Extra Brut

This extra brut champagne from AOC Champagne is a blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay crafted by the maison Bollinger. It offers aromas of dried fruits, apricot, and mushrooms, complemented by fine bubbles and a firm acidity.

Key facts

  • Grape variety: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
  • D.O. / Region: AOC Champagne
  • Winery: Bollinger
  • Soil / Altitude: Chalky soils
  • Ageing / Cellaring potential: Disgorged in 2013 / High cellaring potential

The vineyard

The grapes originate from estate vineyards in Aÿ, mostly classified as Grand Cru and Premier Cru. The cool climate and chalky soils of the region provide the characteristic structure and tension of this sparkling wine.

Ideal combination

Winemaking

Following a late harvest in a high-acidity vintage, the wine underwent extended lees aging before being disgorged in 2013. Separate vinification of each parcel preserves the distinct character of the grape varieties.

Why buy it

Its prolonged aging on the lees provides remarkable complexity and excellent cellaring potential. It is an ideal choice for special occasions or to enhance a private collection. If you are looking for a mature yet fresh sparkling wine, you can buy Bollinger R. D. 1996 Extra Brut online directly from our shop.

Vivino 5
25 April 2026
SOB
Boom 💥 what a Mag bombshell! Deeeep deep complex firing smoky minerals honey brioche perfectly ripened apples big bodied with lovely stone fruit with a refreshing orange bite in the never ending finish..😋🙌
Vivino 4.6
14 December 2025
민영 오
brioche honey apple toast cream yeast caramel 맛있다
Vivino 4.6
04 May 2025
Juha Luusua
More or less the same notes as year ago. Colour is medium gold. Bouquet has caramel and toast. Palate is dry, smooth rich and complex. Aftertaste is extremely long.
Vivino 4.8
10 November 2024
John Jaspers DipWset
Top. Excl lunch at Pinot
Vivino 4.6
11 May 2024
Adam Wickstead
Yes all day long nice to have the large format - delicious never disappoints - elegant classy - a world class fine wine - dry yet so appealing vibrant and fresh - …so good!
Vivino 4.7
10 May 2024
Iain Wareham
A fascinating Bolly disgorged in 2013 and drunk in 2024 to celebrate my son Louis with good friends. On the nose toasted brioche, honey and baked apple. Their palate follows through with similar flavours but surprisingly acidic and lemon peel and quince. Perfectly balanced medium plus body and medium acidity with an elegant and chewy finish.
Vivino 5
20 December 2023
Youngjin Ahn
brioche honey apple. Great bottle condition. Among great wines on one fantastic night, this RD was outstanding.
Vivino 5
20 October 2023
Joona L
What a treat, quite a rare find to celebrate sister’s graduation. Beautiful and deep gold colour. The scents are very diverse and well developed. Brioche, honey, toast, Apple, even some smoke in the end. Such a delight for the senses. On the palate the deep and varied and above all long and complex flavours envelopes you. Honey and caramel, orange peel and lemon. Oak, toast and nutty flavours. Aftertaste is long and complex. Tobacco, smoke and dried fruit. Even toffee. I love it, shame it is so hard to come by.
Vivino 5
17 October 2023
Alistair Corbishley
Absolutely sublime. Rich aromas of baking bread & pastries, tart redcurrants, hazelnuts, walnuts, mushrooms, hint of truffles and and rip of lemon and green apple skin acidity. Lovely gold colour and fine mousse
Vivino 4.6
07 October 2023
Tar Asvanarunat
Deep gold. Toast, honey, butterscotch, caramel, sea salt, minerals, white pepper, honeysuckle, a little bit smoky, lemon tea, toasted hazelnut, pear, green apple. Medium+ body, med++ lively acidity, fine micro bubbles, very long finish. Hooo great concentration, great complexity, great structure, great finish. This champagne has it all. Brilliant👍🏻
Vivino 5
16 September 2023
Patric Fridell
Top wine and 1996 is still one of the top years in the history for champagne. Complex platform of tastes and small boubled. The color are dark yellow and aged well. Taste: brioche honung Apple rostat bröd citrus jäst
Vivino 4.7
15 September 2023
Domenico
Gold with fine and persistent perlage. Yellow pulp fruit, citrus, candied fruit, intense floral note, pastry/baking, honey, chalky notes. Rich, soft, enveloping sip. Acidity and flavor chase each other in a delicate balance. Intense, delicate, complex. Harmonic. Exciting oxidative note. Taste/olfactory consistency. Very long finish with a citrus, fruity, spicy return, rich in tertiaries. Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
Vivino 5
17 August 2023
Kaiser
Omg! Can it be any better? Had the 2007 before but this 1996 is what I like to call Amagadd - superb in every way! brioche honey apple toast cream citrus minerals
Vivino 4.9
14 June 2023
Mike Cowley
So good. Flavour is changing as I drink it. Smells and tastes like cake. Particularly Christmas cake or pound cake. Honey and apricot along with some peach as well. Brioche is super prevalent, almost yeast is better to describe it at first and then gets better with oxygen. Cream is coming with it as well. Caramel with slight almond amaretto notes. Slight nutty. enjoying Jordan’s convocation from his birth year. Hazelnut as it comes out too.
Vivino 5
23 April 2023
Magnus Nylen
Excellent well shed. Amazing golden colour notes of brioche and just oozes age, quality and grandeur. Deep palate which as still retained great acidity. Green apples, toast, honey. Vibrant tiny bubbles. Fantastic wine!
Vivino 5
18 March 2023
shaun chidziva
The best champagne
Vivino 4.6
31 December 2022
Björn Nilsson
Lovely. My first 1996 in some time. Worth waiting for! Honey on the nose. Although it is dry it has almost tropical flavors along the acidity and minerality. Beautiful! Had it with Canadian lobster, Swedish langostines and bleek roe. What a night!
Vivino 4.6
03 November 2022
GP
Bold! Deep orange color. Honey and cream in a bottle. Great aged Champagne.
Vivino 4.7
28 September 2022
Reynaldo Ajauskas
Horizontal tasting of Champagne 1996, Chef Rouge restaurant, September 13. Terrific! Creamy with toast notes, sweet fruits, medium intensity of bubbles. Dégorgé le: 8 juin 2007 70% PN 30 Chard 75% Grands Crus 25 Premiers Crus
Vivino 5
21 August 2022
Bernard Shen
Friday fun with @[1|573578|David O] 19 August 2022 5 stars for this beauty that is drinking in a perfect spot! Disgorged 14 March 2013. This is the 4th time having the 1996 RD and it gets better each time! Sadly my last bottle...

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