Bollinger B16 2016

Bollinger presents B16, a unique and original creation shaped by nature’s challenges, an illustration of the Maison’s expert know-how when crafting a great vintage ChampagneThe black and white evokes the contrast of the 2016 vintage, with white embodying purity, and the different textures convey the cuvée’s rich sensory expression. As for the clean lines, they perfectly recall the vines of the Montagne de Reims.

B16, explores the unique aroma profiles to be found in the terroirs of the Montagne de Reims. B16 explores an unusual terroir with a focus on the latest ripening areas of the Montagne de Reims and unique aroma profiles. This bold decision provides an example of richness and complexity, a unique and ethereal sensory journey suffused with elegance and a palette of aromas that is silky, balanced, and sophisticated.

This champagne has spent over 7 years on the lees and has a low dosage of 4 grams per litre.

The 2016 vintage was marked by contrasting climate conditions that went on to shape a unique cuvée. A cold and very wet spring, with higher than average rainfall, gave way to a series of late frosts in April and May, impacting yields. These difficult conditions continued into a gloomy, sunless June, which delayed flowering for Chardonnay and Pinot Noir until the end of the month. But a Champagne Miracle saved the day: from August on, the climate turned on its head, with a hot, dry, and sunny summer providing ideal ripening conditions for the grapes. August and September were characterised by generous sunshine and slightly higher than normal temperatures, allowing the grapes to flourish.