La Grande Année is the very embodiment of an exceptional, timeless champagne. Artisanal savoir-faire is at the heart of its production. One such artisanal technique is vinification, which takes place in oak barrels. This helps the wine develop complex aromas, and, thanks to micro-oxygenation, lends an extraordinary ageing potential. The 2012 vintage gave rise to a generous wine at Bollinger - full, lively and complex.