EPISODE 1
Bold perspectives on R.D. 2008
The Mastering of Time
When savoir-faire meets innovation
We went to meet Denis Bunner, Chief winemaker at Champagne Bollinger. He tells us about the savoir-faire behind the Maison’s iconic cuvée.
The Maison has the knowledge and experience to know precisely when disgorgement should take place, when it will disrupt the ageing process and offer the consumer a wine full of aromatic expression combined with remarkable freshness. This expertise is what enables
Bollinger to keep making this timeless, iconic cuvée today.
HISTORY
Creative boldness by Madame Bollinger
When most Champagne Houses were focussing their attention on creating innovative new designs for their bottles and packaging, Maison Bollinger decided to make their point of difference one of taste. Although old vintages weren’t fashionable in 1967, Madame Bollinger - motivated by her bold and visionary mindset - decided to develop a recently disgorged old vintage (1952), with the dosage of an extra-brut. In this way, Madame Bollinger affirmed her vision: Maison Bollinger’s prestige comes from its wine, rather than its packaging.
"Bollinger R.D. is a story of boldness, of blending tradition with innovation along each step of the production process to reveal the Bollinger style."
Denis Bunner, Chief winemaker
