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Champagne R.D. 2008 Bollinger

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Champagne R.D. 2008 BollingerUna vecchia annata, sboccata poco prima della commercializzazione, con un dosaggio molto basso: la vendemmia RD l'incarnazione dell'audacia di Madame Bollinger. L'aspettativa di invecchiamento combinata con l'istantaneit della sboccatura consente il contrasto armonioso delle diverse temporalit dell'annata RD. Oggi, Bollinger RD 2008 ci riporta indietro nel tempo e ci permette di scoprire un vino vivace e di grande complessit. Trova nella freschezza e

Una vecchia annata, sboccata poco prima della commercializzazione, con un dosaggio molto basso: la vendemmia RD è l'incarnazione dell'audacia di Madame Bollinger. L'aspettativa di invecchiamento combinata con l'istantaneità della sboccatura consente il contrasto armonioso delle diverse temporalità dell'annata RD.
Oggi, Bollinger RD 2008 ci riporta indietro nel tempo e ci permette di scoprire un vino vivace e di grande complessità. Trova nella freschezza e nella generosità della nocciola l'ingrediente perfetto, un'eco del suo splendore.

  • Assemblaggio: L'annata 2008 è composta dal 71% di Pinot Nero e dal 29% di Chardonnay. Ci sono 18 annate, principalmente Aÿ e Verzenay per il Pinot Nero e Le Mesnil-sur-Oger e Cramant per lo Chardonnay. La fermentazione avviene interamente in botti di rovere. Bollinger RD viene immesso sul mercato dopo pochi mesi dalla sboccatura con un dosaggio molto basso, denominato “Extra brut”, di soli 3 grammi per litro. Questa recente sboccatura garantisce al vino una notevole freschezza al palato.
  • L'annata: L'anno 2008 è stato caratterizzato da condizioni climatiche incerte: tempo fresco in primavera che si è protratto anche in estate, poi il ritorno del sole durante la vendemmia. Nonostante queste insidie climatiche, la Maison Bollinger, grazie alla sua competenza, è riuscita a preservare il suo vigneto: il 2008 è stato un anno eccezionale, caratterizzato dall'abbondanza di Pinot Nero. I vini hanno sviluppato aromi significativi, con Chardonnay vivaci e potenti e Pinot Noir caratteristici e dalla struttura equilibrata.
  • Degustazione: All'occhio
    Un abito tinto di riflessi dorati.
    Un naso gourmet con aromi di pasta di mandorle. Note di composta come albicocca, miele e pangrattato accompagnano le note fresche del bergamotto.
    A palato
    In bocca si apre con un'effervescenza ricca e precisa. I sapori di prugna mirabella e pesca gialla completano le note agrumate. Un vino molto vivace che si sviluppa e mostra tutta la sua complessità. Il finale salino abbinato alla nocciola fresca gli conferisce una persistenza in bocca.

PEZZATURA: Bottiglia da 0,75 Litri.

Scheda tecnica

PEZZATURA: Bottiglia da 0,75 Litri.

PROVENIENZA: Francia.

VITIGNI: 71% Pinot Noir, 29% Chardonnay.

GRADAZIONE: 12,5% vol.

TEMPERATURA DI SERVIZIO: Temperatura compresa tra 8/10°C.

MODALITA' DI CONSERVAZIONE: In luogo fresco e lontano dalla luce del sole.

PRODUTTORE: Champagne Bollinger - Aÿ, France.

NOTE SPECIFICHE: Contiene solfiti.

Storia Champagne Bollinger

La storia inizia con Athanase de Villermont, il figlio più giovane di una nobile famiglia dal brillante destino. Grande soldato che brillò durante la Guerra d'Indipendenza americana, ereditò dalla sua famiglia una vasta proprietà nell'area di Aÿ. Intuì subito le straordinarie potenzialità dei vini di Champagne, ma da aristocratico gli fu proibito di dedicarsi al commercio. Ha poi incontrato Joseph Bollinger, un tedesco molto viaggiato che aveva lasciato il suo paese d'origine per conoscere il commercio del vino della Champagne, e Paul Renaudin, un uomo del posto che era affascinato dal mondo del vino. L'azienda Renaudin-Bollinger & Cie viene fondata il 6 febbraio 1829. Giuseppe si occupa delle vendite e Paolo della cantina. Athanase aveva fondato una casa di champagne che sarebbe durata nei secoli. Joseph Bollinger sposò Louise-Charlotte, figlia di Athanase, nel 1837. Col tempo i loro figli, Joseph e poi Georges, rilevarono l'attività. Dalla crisi della fillossera al tumulto della Grande Guerra, avrebbero dovuto affrontare alcune delle più grandi sfide della Casata. Sotto la guida dei due fratelli Bollinger acquisì comunque grande notorietà e ampliò considerevolmente i suoi vigneti. Nel 1920 Jacques Bollinger, figlio di Georges, si ritrova alla guida della Casa: un fardello pesante per un 24enne. Affrontò la sfida con coraggio, aiutato dai cugini Pierre e poi Yves Moret de Rocheprise; poiché la forza di Bollinger risiede anche nei suoi potenti legami familiari. Sofisticato, colto e di lingua inglese fluente, Jacques aumentò l'importanza di Bollinger attraverso la Manica. Quando la scozzese Elizabeth Bollinger (nata Law de Lauriston-Boubers) sposò Jacques nel 1923, anche lei sarebbe stata coinvolta appassionatamente nel destino della Maison. Aveva solo 42 anni quando perse il marito al culmine della guerra. Senza esitazione e con grande dignità è intervenuta per prendere il testimone. "Madame Jacques", come era soprannominata all'interno della Casa, si gettò anima e corpo nel suo nuovo ruolo. Durante i suoi numerosi viaggi all'estero la sua grazia e il suo fascino naturali fecero miracoli. Allegra e spiritosa, Madame Bollinger fu comunque una formidabile stratega. Un'impavida imprenditrice, era anche molto perfezionista e tollerava a dir poco l'eccellenza, era sempre pronta a innovare ed era la forza trainante dell'originalissima cuvée Bollinger RD. Con il suo consueto buon senso, Madame Bollinger raccolse intorno a sé i membri della famiglia che più sapevano seguire le sue orme. In primo luogo ha insegnato a Claude d'Hautefeuille, il marito di sua nipote, i dettagli della casa. Nel 1950 divenne Direttore e lanciò un ambizioso programma di ammodernamento nel rispetto dei requisiti di qualità di Bollinger. Madame Bollinger lo nominò Presidente nel 1971, ma rimase strettamente coinvolta fino alla sua morte sei anni dopo. Il nipote di Madame Bollinger, Christian Bizot, è subentrato a Claude nel 1978. Grande viaggiatore, come prima di lui sua zia Lily ha fatto un punto di incontro con sommelier, ristoratori e commercianti di vino per promuovere i vini della Maison. Un grande presidente, era noto per la sua schiettezza e informalità. Nel 1994 fu proprio il pronipote del fondatore Joseph Bollinger a diventare capo della Casa. Dopo aver iniziato la sua carriera in Cile, Ghislain de Montgolfier ha continuato a sviluppare la Maison con la ricerca dell'eccellenza come luce guida. Continua a mantenere una politica di limitazione volontaria delle quantità prodotte per aumentare la qualità, pur rimanendo fedele allo spirito Bollinger. Instancabile lavoratore, Ghislain ha un grande senso dell'umorismo e combina il rigore scientifico con l'entusiasmo per il successo. Nel 2007 la sua competenza tecnica lo ha portato ad essere eletto capo del Consiglio dell'Union des Maisons de Champagne e co-presidente del Comité interprofessionnel du vin de Champagne. Nel 2008 è stato nominato un nuovo Presidente, non familiare. Questo era Jérôme Philipon, uno Champagne nativo che ha costruito una carriera impressionante con grandi gruppi industriali. È la prima volta nella storia di Bollinger che il suo futuro è stato affidato a qualcuno al di fuori della famiglia. Insieme alla famiglia, Jérôme Philipon ha continuato a sviluppare lo Champagne Bollinger ea garantire che i suoi principi e valori siano rispettati. Nel 2017 Charles-Armand de Belenet è diventato amministratore delegato di Champagne Bollinger. Con lui, Bollinger continua a preservare la sua tradizione artigianale incorporando il meglio delle tecnologie innovative, per perseguire un futuro di sviluppo commerciale e di qualità per il marchio.

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many feelings
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I didn’t know what this book was about when I first started reading.. one thing I felt at the beginning was…amazement? I love writing letters, something I don’t do often, I recently bought this beautiful fountain pen, I wanted to start small, writing greeting cards to family and friends, birthday cards, thank yous, etc. what I didn’t expect is the emotional toll this book had on me, and other members of my family who read the book for our book club. The subject matters, death of a child, husband dying of cancer, the significance of May 29th, all impacted our family, and so, as I read this book, I had to put it down several times because I had to cry, compose myself, think of regrets I have, and remember. How amazing it is that Sybil was able to write all about the death of her child to her dead child. I always say that writing it down on paper releases your burden in your head…it is true, I think writing letters, even the ones she didn’t send helped her quiet her head, at least for a while. I truly love this book. I have been borrowing books from Libby to read for our book club for a very long time, there have been books that I fell in love with, and always thought if I want to read them again I’ll just borrow them again, this book is the first one that I want to own physically to put on my shelf and know that I have it to read over and over again when I want to reflect and then quiet my head. ( This is the longest review I’ve written about a book I’ve read, I hope it makes sense).
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Successful Epistolary Novel
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When we first meet Sybil Van Antwerp, age 73, she is retired from law and spends a lot of time writing letters and emails. She also reads a lot and is interested in what her correspondents are reading. She has children and grandchildren, but she lives alone in Annapolis, Maryland, and doesn’t see her family very often. During the course of reading her correspondence, we very gradually learn about Sybil—her history and her present troubles. She is a complicated character and several times in reading The Correspondent I paused to ask myself what I thought of Sybil—did I like her? What about her kept me from the immediate response a reader usually has about the main character of a book? Even at the end of the book, I am still ambivalent about Sybil, but I certainly understand her much better. Sybil, herself, and the book have so many layers. There is true depth to the story. My book club took deep dives into it over a period of three weeks, and I don’t think we have sampled all the topics represented in this book. It is a wonderful novel for stimulating meaningful discussion. Neurodivergence is not called out or named, but it comes to mind in thinking about Harry, a child who is the son of a judge, a former colleague of Sybil. The boy doesn’t quite fit in socially with his peers, but he is brilliant. Sybil makes the perfect “pen pal” for Harry because they have some of the same characteristics. As a child she was punished for “insolence and rudeness,” but her parents were just trying to mold her into a polite young lady as expected by society. She was blunt and didn’t have many friends. There are so many other issues worthy of discussion, but they would most certainly bring up spoilers. I won’t do that to you. Readers should have the opportunity to see the story gradually emerge from the letters, including a continuing one that the reader doesn’t know to whom Sybil is writing. Sybil sets the word “stone” for secrets, and there are stones in this book making it a puzzle, a mystery of sorts—for the reader. As a reviewer, I tend to go quickly from one book to the next as soon as I have composed and published my thoughts. Characters in various books can even blend together. This is not the case with The Correspondent. The characters in this book, especially Sybil, have stayed with me and come to mind frequently as I go through my day. Virginia Evans has created a fictional world with impact. Just as Sybil needed time (years in her case) to process the events of her life, the reader will need time to process them and their effects on Sybil as well.
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I picked up Remarkably Bright Creatures after hearing so much buzz about it, and it absolutely lived up to the hype. This is one of those rare books that is heartfelt, funny, emotional, and completely unique all at the same time. The characters feel real and layered, and the story unfolds in such a thoughtful, satisfying way. Marcellus the octopus completely steals the show. I didn’t expect to become so attached to an octopus, but his chapters were easily my favorite part of the book. They added humor, wisdom, and so much heart to the story. If you’ve already seen the movie adaptation but haven’t read the book yet, you absolutely should. The book goes so much deeper emotionally and gives so much more background and connection between the characters. I enjoyed the movie, but the book made me care about the story on a completely different level. The writing is approachable and easy to get into, but it still leaves a lasting impact. This would make a great book club pick or gift for anyone who enjoys character-driven stories with warmth and emotional depth.
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Beautiful!
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I heard about this book in a conversation at a craft party and ordered it the same night. I was not disappointed. I fell in love with Marcellus and Tova and their delightful relationship, and with all the ancillary characters that made this book so special. The ending was so very sweet and satisfying as well. Great 1st book!
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Stephanie McCall
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A Remarkable Book--I Want More Like It!
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I stumbled on Remarkably Bright Creatures among my recommendations. As often happens, the premise intrigued me enough to read it even though I didn't know the author. Well, if Shelby Van Pelt often writes like this, I definitely want more of her books. The friendship between Tova the aquarium cleaning lady and Marcellus the giant Pacific octopus is a definite selling point in this book. It's a great twist on the "A Kid and Their X" trope (the kind of thing you see in stuff like Where the Red Fern Grows, Old Yeller, Free Willy, and so forth). This one, I am pleased to report, is far less cheesy and saccharine. Tova is a multifaceted character whose life may seem small in her estimation, and probably is if we go by what is a "normal" life in a small seaside town. Yet that life has been stuffed with complex emotions, unanswered questions, and a longing for "more" that I think everybody can relate to. At least, I certainly could. As for Marcellus, he's multifaceted, too. A part of me did stick with his point of view, and story, because it is a story of a "remarkably bright," underestimated creature trapped and controlled in a world he doesn't understand. I have cerebral palsy and was diagnosed as level 1 autistic this spring; I'm still looking back and trying to heal from a lot of the latter's implications. So in a visceral way, yeah. I'm not a captive animal or mistreated, but I understood how Marcellus felt. What I liked even better about his story though, is that Marcellus' story doesn't stop there. Marcellus actually has a life and a history that Shelby Van Pelt, Tova, Cameron, and other characters dig into. He's not just a captive yearning for freedom and mourning lost opportunities, as often happens with similar stories. He makes wry, witty, yet quiet, non-snarky observations about humans. He cares deeply for Tova because she took time to know him as a "person," but also because she's the only human who has ever stopped long enough for Marcellus to know as a real "person." Marcellus gets to be the conduit of real revelation and change for people inside and outside his world. That's amazing, and frankly, it's a lot more than many human characters get. Remarkably Bright Creatures couldn't succeed with just Tova or Marcellus though, or at least not as well as it did, I think. The other characters pop off the page as well. Cameron is my favorite, precisely because I didn't expect to like him at first. By his own admission, he comes off as a burnout and a loser, and I admit, that's how I saw him to begin with. But as with Tova and Marcellus, Cameron is hiding a lot of layers, a lot of depth. He's got a great heart, but he's still a typical, kinda clueless 30-year-old guy (and I'm still a 30-something so I say that tongue in cheek). He's vulnerable but not pitiful; he plays the victim sometimes, but then he gets mad at being called out on that and wants to do better. He struggles and is a burnout, but he's got good, solid friends and some real interests and potential. In other words, I got really into his arc, especially once Tova, Marcellus, and even Ethan got involved. As for Ethan, he's unexpectedly cool, as well. I admit some brownie points with him, as I love all things Scottish or Irish and he is of Scottish descent. But I also didn't expect a shopkeeper in his '70s with a gruff edge to be a Grateful Dead fan or to get along so well with a neat and tidy, tiny Swedish aquarium cleaner, so brownie points on plot and character there. In fact, Ethan's role in the story, in particular, went all kinds of unexpected places, so without spoiling anything, I'll tell you to keep an eye on it. Finally, Shelby wins some extra brownie points for a lot of the "little" things that "pop" out at me when reading a book like this one. For instance, I love cats and love the reluctant yet affectionate relationship Tova develops with a stray cat. I love Marcellus' Collection and the pride and care he takes in it. I love and felt some heartbreak over Tova's reminiscing about the attic playroom that never got to be a playroom. But I think the thing I loved most about Remarkably Bright Creatures is how remarkable Shelby showed readers humans--and creatures--can be, without getting heavy-handed or cheesy. There are some romances here, so to speak, but this is a relationship novel, and those are, have been for the past several years, some of my favorite ones. There is some language here, so caveat emptor if that's not your thing. From a writer's perspective, I also wondered how much some threads or characters were actually needed. For instance, looking back, I understand why Tova had a brother, but I'm unsure how much he furthered the plot. Similarly, I understand the roles of Avery and Marco but again, am unsure how much they furthered the plot. Also, I almost hate to say it, and I could be wrong about this. After all, I know about as much concerning octopi as the average person who watches Jeopardy (which I do). But while Marcellus' plot thread is great, and while I definitely understand suspension of disbelief, I did wonder along with Cameron how much those boundaries were pushed. I mean, I buy Marcellus getting out of his tank, and with the right Collection items, I guess Tova and Cameron could've figured out whatever they needed to know. But...there's a logical shard of me that isn't quite sure she buys how everything lined up, I guess. All that aside though, Remarkably Bright Creatures is still a remarkable book. As often happens, I'm now eager to find more like it. And yes, it does get a hearty recommendation. At the very least, I'll want to take closer looks next time I go to an aquarium.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2025

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