{"product_id":"2008-bollinger-r-d-extra-brut-750ml","title":"2008 Bollinger R.D. Extra Brut 750ml Wooden Gift Box","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOriginal Wooden Gift Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBollinger R.D. — “Recently Disgorged” — is built around a distinctive idea conceived by Madame Bollinger: an exceptional mature vintage, aged for an extended period and disgorged shortly before release with a very low dosage. This combination brings together the complexity of long maturation with remarkable freshness and precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2008 vintage is composed of 71% Pinot Noir and 29% Chardonnay from 18 crus. Pinot Noir is sourced principally from Aÿ and Verzenay, while Chardonnay comes mainly from Le Mesnil-sur-Oger and Cramant. The wine is fermented entirely in oak barrels and released with an Extra Brut dosage of just 3g\/L.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVintage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaison Bollinger describes 2008 as an exceptional vintage marked by remarkable precision and opulence. Cool and unsettled conditions persisted through much of the growing season before sunshine returned in time for harvest. Chardonnay showed liveliness and power, while Pinot Noir displayed character and balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blend comprises 71% Pinot Noir and 29% Chardonnay from 18 crus. Fermentation takes place entirely in oak barrels. Following exceptionally long maturation, R.D. is disgorged only shortly before release, with a dosage of 3g\/L, preserving freshness while retaining the depth and complexity developed through ageing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProducer Tasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAPPEARANCE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A wine glimmering with golden reflections.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOSE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Enticing aromas of marzipan, stewed apricots, honey and breadcrumbs accompany fresh notes of bergamot.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePALATE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A rich, precise mousse. Citrus notes are followed by flavours of Mirabelle plums and vine peaches. … Notes of fresh hazelnuts and salinity combine to create an intense, everlasting finish.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCritic Reviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100\/100 — Ian D'Agata Wine Review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eTasted September 2025\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98\/100 — Robert Parker The Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eTasted March 2023\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98\/100 — The Wine Independent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eTasted November 2023\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98\/100 — Winepilot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eTasted July 2023\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This is a wine of complexity, power, class, richness, harmony, persistence and more – all hallmarks of great Bollinger champagnes.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97\/100 — La Tulipe Rouge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eTasted January 2024\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This masterpiece … exudes aromas of cocoa, black cherry, hazelnut, fruit paste, tobacco...”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAwards\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 Stars — Le Guide Hachette des Vins\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2008 Vintage — Awarded 2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProducer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe R.D. concept originated with Madame Bollinger. In the early 1960s, rather than creating a conventional prestige cuvée, she pursued the idea of releasing an older vintage shortly after disgorgement and with an Extra Brut dosage. The initials R.D., meaning “Recently Disgorged”, were formally adopted in 1967 and have since become one of Bollinger's most distinctive expressions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2008\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Champagne Bollinger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Champagne\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Champagne\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e 71% Pinot Noir, 29% Chardonnay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrus:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 crus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWine Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sparkling Wine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional Method\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweetness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extra Brut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDosage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3g\/L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Entirely in oak barrels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extended ageing followed by recent disgorgement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrinking Window:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2023–2045\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kingsbury Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53901821477227,"sku":"3226152273","price":661.49,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/2008_Bollinger_R.D._Extra_Brut_Original_Presentation_Box.jpg?v=1790216657","url":"https:\/\/kingsburycellars.com.au\/products\/2008-bollinger-r-d-extra-brut-750ml","provider":"Kingsbury Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}