Bollinger Special Cuvee

€69.99

A Pinot Noir-dominated blend that always includes a generous proportion of reserve wines. The biggest and boldest of the grand marque non-vintages, this is still made from mostly estate fruit.

All of the reserve wines are aged in magnums under natural cork, and a large percentage of the fruit is still barrel fermented. In an age where a lot of the big houses are concentrating more on marketing and less on the product, Bollinger continues their tradition of quality.

“Like a fine tapestry, this weaves rich flavours of blackberry tart, lemon parfait, graphite and toasted almond together on the creamy palate. Finely honed acidity creates a vibrant thread throughout.” 93 points, Wine Spectator

“The classic Bollinger nonvintage is, as always, rich and firmly structured. With the roundness that comes from ageing the wines in wood before blending, it has a ripe, smooth edge. Underneath, the texture is solid, with hints of apple and pear and mature acidity.” 92 points, Wine Enthusiast

“The NV Brut Special Cuvee is fabulous. Hints of pears, pastry crust and hazelnut lead to an expansive core of fruit. There is plenty of the signature Bollinger oxidative style in this rich, enveloping Champagne. Once again the Special Cuvee is one of the best Champagnes in its price range. Bollinger is of course one of the great names in Champagne. The Special Cuvee is typically one of my favourite wines in its price range…Bollinger is unique among Champagne houses in that the reserve wines are all bottled in magnum and with natural cork, a huge, labor-intensive effort.” 91 points, Robert Parker

Country: France

Chardonnay
Pinot Noir

Alcohol Volume: 12%

Tasting Notes: Fresh Crisp

Food Pairing: Cold meats/pâtés, Delicate fish, Meaty fish, Pork, Roast Chicken, Soft rind cheese