PN VZ16
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2035
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted poultry, cured charcuterie such as Jamón Ibérico, and aged hard cheeses like Comté.
✨ Technical Specifications
Bollinger's PN VZ16 represents a captivating chapter in the house's storied history with Pinot Noir, the grape that defines its signature style. Launched as part of a collection to explore the diverse terroirs of Champagne, the 'PN' series celebrates 100% Pinot Noir. The 'VZ16' edition centers on the Grand Cru of Verzenay, renowned for its north-facing slopes that yield Pinot Noir of extraordinary tension, structure, and saline minerality, blended with older reserve wines. True to the legacy of Lily Bollinger, who famously championed the house's uncompromising standards, this cuvée is crafted using traditional oak barrel fermentation—a rarity in Champagne that imparts richness and complexity—followed by extensive aging on its lees. The result is a masterful expression of Verzenay's cool-climate power, wrapped in Bollinger's characteristic creamy texture and depth.
🍾 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