This exquisite bottle of champagne received a Wine Spectator rating of a 95. A sense of opulence marks this highly concentrated, creamy-textured 1990 Champagne, with its ripe, generous fruit flavors complementing the toasty, honeyed nuances acquired from aging on the lees. A lingering finish. The Wine Spectator.


And from thewinedoctor.com - The Bollinger Grand Année Champagne 1990 is an impressive, rich golden colour and a fine bead. This classic Pinot-dominated Bollinger is full of toasty-biscuit and almond aromas. Rich, with creamy mousse, fine acidity and a stylish flavour profile of toasty yeast. Good, full texture through the midpalate and an impressive finish. This is brilliant, and should continue to improve and drink well into 2014. (tasted September 2004).


Founded in 1829, the French vineyard Bollinger is still in family hands. Lily Bollinger, took the reins in 1941 upon the death of her husband Jacques. She successfully managed the business, acquired new vineyards and is credited with one of the most famous Champagne quotes in existence. "I drink it when I'm happy and when I'm sad. Sometimes I drink it when I'm alone. When I have company I consider it obligatory. I trifle with it if I'm not hungry and I drink it when I am. Otherwise I never touch it, unless I'm thirsty."