Champagne Bollinger , V. V. F. Pre Phylloxera Blanc de Noir, Bollinger, France (2012)

he Champagne Bollinger V.V.F. Pre-Phylloxera Blanc de Noirs 2012 is an extraordinary and rare cuvée from the esteemed Bollinger house. This wine is made from Pre-Phylloxera vines, which are ungrafted, old Pinot Noir vines that have survived the devastation of the phylloxera disease that affected Champagne vineyards in the late 19th century. These vines are particularly precious, as they offer a unique terroir and produce low-yielding, intensely concentrated grapes that make for exceptional Champagne.

Bollinger’s V.V.F. (Vieilles Vignes Françaises) wines are a tribute to these old vines, and they are only produced in the best years, making them extremely limited and highly sought after by collectors. The 2012 vintage is one of the most recent releases in this collection, and it showcases the house’s dedication to quality, precision, and luxury.

The Blanc de Noirs designation means this wine is made exclusively from Pinot Noir, which lends the Champagne a bold structure, depth, and richness—qualities that Bollinger is renowned for. This cuvée is a true expression of the Pinot Noir grape and the unique character of the Côte des Blancs and Montagne de Reims vineyards.