The name Bollinger, for many, will conjure up thoughts of James Bond where this Champagne label has made the most frequent appearance alongside 007 in the movie series. Alongside Bollinger, appearances by Taittinger and Dom Pérignon are also noted.
"Other than the way he says his name, Martini, Shaken, not Stirred might just be Bond’s second most famous line, but despite the Martini being Bond’s signature drink, he drinks more Champagne than Martini’s." source glass of bubbly
Located in the famous Champagne town of Aÿ, Bollinger is a house steeped in history and the finest of wines. Founded in 1829 and with founding names including Athanase de Villermont, Paul Renaudin and Joseph Bollinger associated with its creation.
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Part of it's 2.5 million bottle production annually is one of their prestige labels called the Grande Année - As described on the official Bollinger Champagne website: "Made only from Grand and Premier cru grapes, La Grande Année is the embodiment of the carefully preserved traditional expertise of Champagne Bollinger. Vinified in oak barrels, sealed with natural cork and riddled by hand, this champagne has waited patiently for 10 years in Bollinger’s chalky cellars."
It's history dates back to 1976 when Bollinger's label of Vintage was re-named to Grande Année. It further changed in 1997 when it became La Grande Année - Grande Année translates as big/great year. You can also find La Grandé Année Rosé label.
Vintage year releases of La Grande Année: 1976 / 1979 / 1982 / 1983 / 1985 / 1988 / 1989 / 1990 / 1992 / 1995 / 1996 / 1997 / 1999 / 2000 / 2002 / 2003 / 2004 / 2005 / 2007 / 2008 / 2012 / 2013 / 2014 / 2015
