B13 is a brand-new Blanc de Noirs from the turbulent 2013 vintage. With snows and frosts through the winter, rain in the spring and then an extremely hot summer studded with violent thunderstorms and finished with a very late harvest. The combination of Bollinger's attention to detail and sustainable vineyard management allows them to create exceptional wines even in tricky years, as this cuvée proves. Famed for their Pinot Noir, Bollinger has focused on this grape variety from five different crus. B13 (standing for Bollinger 2013) is comprised of 92% Grand Cru and 8% Premier Cru fruit, and it has been aged on the lees for seven long years. Its complex and highly aromatic emerges from the bottle is rich. Despite being made from Pinot Noir, there's little sign of red fruit notes one might expect. Instead, this is all juicy pear, almond croissant, Mirabelle plum, peach, candied lemon peel, smoky nuts, tarte Tatin and sea salt caramel. It comes packaged in a 100% recyclable case, made of mostly recycle materials, to reflect that Bollinger's commitment to the environment goes beyond just the vineyard.