Bollinger,
R.D.
R.D. is Bollinger's late-disgorged expression of La Grande Année, held on its lees for extended ageing before release. It is a specialist prestige Champagne with a strong following among collectors of mature bottles, each carrying its own disgorgement date.
VINTAGE 1988
Source: Liv-Ex
Jan 2005 – Jan 2025
Within This Period
Varietal:
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Classification:
Champagne AOC
Annual Production:
Not disclosed; limited vintage-only production
SIGNATURE VINTAGES
1988 Classic late-disgorged Bollinger with the structure and acidity to age exceptionally.
1996 One of Champagne’s defining high-acid vintages and particularly suited to R.D.’s extended lees ageing.
2002 A complete, generous vintage with strong long-term collector demand.
2008 A modern benchmark, combining exceptional tension, longevity and a highly regarded base wine.
The Investment Case
R.D. gains value from the combination of vintage Champagne, extended lees ageing and late disgorgement. By the time it reaches the market, Bollinger has already absorbed many years of storage, while each bottle carries a disgorgement date that adds another point of distinction for collectors. As older releases are consumed, well-stored examples with clear provenance become progressively more difficult to replace.
Country
France
Region
Champagne
Varietal
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Sub-region
Multi-cru Champagne
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