Bollinger
La Grande Année
Champagne
2012
Vintage
Varietal
Pinot Noir
Where it is, October 2026
At Peak: inside the peak window (2019-2045), within the full drinking arc.
This bottle is in its peak window through 2045, with a drinking horizon to 2050.
The ‘12 La Grande Année.
Bollinger La Grande Année 2012 is a Pinot Noir from Champagne, France.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
Bollinger La Grande Année 2012 has a full body and fresh acidity.
The 2012 vintage
Bollinger's 2012 La Grande Année is a Pinot Noir from Champagne, France.
About Bollinger
Bollinger's La Grande Année is a Pinot Noir from Champagne, France.
From the cellar: pair with
Roasted scallops with truffle butter
The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.
Grilled oysters with lemon zest
The wine's fresh acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Wood-pigeon with roasted potatoes and truffles
The pairing also suits the wine's full body.
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Frequently Asked
What is Bollinger La Grande Année 2012?
Bollinger La Grande Année 2012 is a Pinot Noir from Champagne, France.
What does Bollinger La Grande Année 2012 taste like?
Bollinger La Grande Année 2012 has a full body and fresh acidity.
When should Bollinger La Grande Année 2012 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2017-2050. Within that arc, the peak window is 2019-2045. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.
What pairs with Bollinger La Grande Année 2012?
Pair this wine with Roasted scallops with truffle butter; Grilled oysters with lemon zest; or Wood-pigeon with roasted potatoes and truffles.