It is named for the project code written on barrels in the cellar. The “PN” stands for pinot noir, which is the only grape used in its production, and the “VZ” stands for Verzenay, a village with deep, chalky soil, where about half of the grapes came from. The “15” is the vintage of the majority of the wine. The oddly named, oddly timed release is the first edition of a series to be released every year.
The PN VZ15 is delicious, innovative and relatively affordable
The middle of a pandemic is a pretty strange time to introduce a brand-new Champagne, even if you are the powerful fizz brand associated with James Bond. But hold on. The debut of the stunning Bollinger PN VZ15, which will arrive in the US in September, turns out to be a prime-time event for bubbly lovers. Alas, Bollinger’s Malaysian distributor Albert Wines & Spirits were unable to confirm the date of its local debut.
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