Blend of the year 2008: 71% Pinot Noir, 29% Chardonnay. 18 Crus: The Pinot Noir comes mainly from Aÿ and Verzenay, the Chardonnay from LeMesnil-sur-Oger and Cramant. Exclusive use of the cuvée (first pressing). Fermentation takes place exclusively in oak barrels. Bollinger only bottles vintage champagne in years of the highest quality. The excellent ripeness of the grapes and the extraordinary acidity have resulted in an incredibly deep wine in 2008, which is a very special cuvée.Maturation: Matures in the cellar for a period twice as long as legally specified by the appellation, sealed under natural cork.Dosage: Medium, 8 grams per liter.