La Cote aux Enfants
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2033
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted wild poultry, seared duck breast, or aged Comte cheese.
✨ Technical Specifications
The legend of La Cote aux Enfants, or 'The Children's Hill,' stems from the vineyard's incredibly steep, south-facing slopes in the Grand Cru village of Ay, which were historically said to be so challenging to cultivate that only children could navigate them. Patiently acquired block-by-block by Jacques Bollinger in the early 20th century, this iconic parcel is legendary for its pure Pinot Noir. While long famous for producing a rare still red wine, Bollinger also crafts an extraordinary, micro-production Blanc de Noirs Champagne from this single plot. Fermented in old oak casks and aged for several years on the lees under natural cork, this white Champagne is a masterclass in power and precision, combining rich orchard fruits, toasted brioche, and a deep, chalky minerality characteristic of Ay's pure limestone soils.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1829 in the grand cru village of Aÿ by Hennequin de Villermont, Paul Renaudin, and Jacques Bollinger, Champagne Bollinger stands as one of the most revered and historic family-owned houses in the Champagne region of France. Built upon an unwavering commitment to craftsmanship, the estate is distinguished by its meticulous use of oak barrel fermentation, an on-site cooperage, and extensive cellar aging under natural cork. Pinot Noir forms the powerful, structured backbone of the house style, sourced predominantly from Bollinger's extensive holdings in premier and grand cru vineyards. The house is globally celebrated for its rich and complex cuvées, ranging from the signature Special Cuvée and vintage-dated La Grande Année to the legendary R.D. and the exceptionally rare, ungrafted Vieilles Vignes Françaises.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier