Bollinger-R.D. Extra Brut 2002 (RP92)

Big names do not help if you are not familiar with a certain house style; and so I can understand everyone who dislikes Bollinger’s 2002 RD Extra Brut; which at first sight reveals a matured if not an old wine displaying toffee; floral (hyacinths; narcissus; sage); vegetal and spicy aromas (oak; cannabis; frankincense; black bread) — but almost no fruit (at least no fresh fruit). This wine was disgorged in March 2014; but just needs a lot of time in the glass to develop its complexity. On the palate this is a very pure; fresh; lively; firmly structured and almost ascetic wine with complexity; but almost no sensuality. Very distinctive style.