The 2000 Brut Blanc de Noirs Vieilles Vignes Francaises emerges from the glass with an elegant refined mousse that is captivating. Sweet perfumed and layered the 2000 VVF shows off superb grace and a long vibrant finish. This is an especially elegant and understated version of this Champagne. My preference is to drink VVF before age 20. Bollinger's VVF is one of Champagne's rarest and most iconic wines. Just a few thousand bottles are made each year from Pinot Noir grafted onto pre-phylloxera rootstocks in Ay and Bouzy. This bottle was disgorged in July 2009. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2020. -Antonio Galloni