denis patoux vintage 2017Denis Patoux Vintage 2017 The Champagne vintage of 2017 began with promise, but several challenges arose during the process. Warm and dry conditions accelerated budburst and flowering from late spring to early summer. However, August brought rainfall, leading to a botrytis outbreak and necessitating a swift harvest. For some producers, it became the shortest harvest on record. Chardonnay consistently showed quality, and Pinot Noir had some

Beautiful vintage Champagne cooler from the Bollinger Champagne house

It is this process that is called "dosage" in French

strawberry

from the grape to the cellar

Materialien Edelstahl 18/10

The Taittinger family helped develop a Champagne that was lighter in style and more approachable

Bollinger Champagne was founded in 1829 and has since then become one of the most respected symbols of quality

5 CL (Half bottle)Grape type: Chardonnay

Subsequently

grenadine ABV: 12% Vol

Grape type: 52% Pinot Noir & 48% Chardonnay

Year 2009 was a great vintage year for Denis Patoux