Two bottles of the iconic Bollinger R.D. Extra Brut 2004, one of the most critically acclaimed prestige cuvées in Champagne. R.D. stands for Récemment Dégorgé — recently disgorged — a concept invented by Bollinger to release wines after exceptionally long aging on the lees, maximising complexity and freshness. This 2004 vintage was disgorged in January 2018, spending 14 years on the lees before release, and has earned extraordinary scores across all major critics: • 98/100 — Wine Enthusiast & Wine & Spirits • 97/100 — Wine Advocate (Stephan Reinhardt) • 97/100 — James Suckling • 95/100 — Wine-Searcher average As it opens in the glass, racy energy reveals floral pear and apple flavors, resonant with a sense of limestone. It provides varied perspectives on a great Champagne over the course of an evening.  A blend of 66% Pinot Noir and 34% Chardonnay, sourced 100% from Grand and Premier Cru vineyages, fermented entirely in oak barrels. The low dosage of just 3g/L makes this a purist’s Extra Brut of extraordinary precision. The label carries the Royal Warrant of Appointment to H.M. Queen Elizabeth II, one of the most prestigious accolades a Champagne house can hold. Condition: Both bottles in excellent condition, labels clean and intact, foils undamaged. Storage: Stored in a temperature-controlled environment, away from light and vibration. Producer: Bollinger, Aÿ, Champagne, France Appellation: Champagne AOC Dosage: Extra Brut (3g/L) Volume: 2 x 75cl Vintage: 2004 Disgorgement: January 2018 No original boxes included