Champagne Bollinger moves on this week from what were arguably two of the best-regarded releases from the Grandes Marques in 2014, La Grande Année and its rosé sibling, with a new pair from an entirely different vintage – the hot, dry 2015.
Scroll down for tasting notes and scores for La Grande Année white and rosé 2015
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Tasting notes and scores for La Grande Année white and rosé 2015
Also listed below are three other Bollinger Champagnes tasted alongside the new releases
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