Bollinger, La Grande Annee Vintage:2012 This extraordinary Hermitage has more

This extraordinary Hermitage has more minerality and delineation than the 2009

more volume and it's quite open and expressive

lemon rind and copious Chablis elements

I would be inclined to continue to hold it for another 7 to 10 years first

A restrained

Bollinger, La Grande Annee Vintage:2012 This extraordinary Hermitage has moreDisgorged January 2005. A deeper hue compared to the 1999, the nose with greater intensity, with delicate honeyed buttery tones, green apples, a little more mushroomy just in the background, great lift and gaining intensity in the glass. Quintessential Bollinger bouquet. The palate has a rich entry, very good ripeness with touches of clear honey, a touch of mango, melted butter, white flowers and much greater weight than the 1999. Superb definition