Made only from the 'jus de goutte', the ‘free-run’ wine or juice, this is the first juice following the running-off of a tank after the grapes are crushed. The wine macerates on its skins for 10 to 12 days. It is then aged for a maximum of two years, in 225 litre oak casks, which are three to five years old.
Winery/Label Information:
The red Coteaux Champenois is the denomination that describes still wines from Champagne.'La Côte aux Enfants', constitutes a return to the origins of Champagne. It is only produced in exceptional years from a small plot, 'la Côte aux Enfants', ideally located in the heart of the terroir of Aÿ and planted with pinot noir. La Côte aux Enfants is a small plot of land of less than 1 hectare (2.5 acres) situated in the heart of the Aÿ vineyards (rated 100% Grand Cru). Legend has it, the name of this little plot found its origin in the impressive steepness of the slope, which meant that only children were able to work on it. - Bollinger Wines
Vinification of Champagne wines in oak barrels is unique to Bollinger, a sign of dedication to quality and the affirmation of house style. From the careful selection of the best musts at harvest, to the prolonged ageing of wines in their cellars Bollinger ensures this high quality is maintained. Bollinger's choice to use oak during the making process of champagne gives their wines and a distinct identity of style.
Bollinger Cote Aux Enfants Champagne comes from a small plot of 70 acres, located in the heart of the terroir of Aÿ one of champagne's Grands Crus. Exceptional for its exposure and the quality of its soil, it is exclusively planted with Pinot Noir. This vineyard is specifically cultivated, with a green harvest that reduces the yield down to 8,500kgs per hectare.At the harvest, the grapes are sorted 'à la clayette' and the harvest completely destemmed.
Only made from the 'jus de goutte', the ‘free-run’ wine or juice, this is the first juice following the running-off of a tank after the grapes are crushed. The wine macerates on its skins for 10 to 12 days. It is then aged for a maximum of two years, in 205 litre oak casks, which are three to five years old. Originally, Champagne was reputed for... its red wines. It is also said that it ousted the wines of Burgundy from the table of Henri IV.