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95
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17
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Tasting Notes
Bollinger 'Special Cuvée' NV Champagne represents the epitome of refined craftsmanship and the quintessential expression of the Bollinger style. This prestigious non-vintage Champagne is a masterful blend of some 30 crus, with a remarkable minimum of 80% Grand Crus, predominantly Pinot Noir (60%), complemented by 25% Chardonnay and 15% Pinot Meunier. The result is a complex and full-bodied bubbly that embodies both power and grace.
Meticulously aged in Bollinger's historic cellars for a minimum of three years and rested for at least three months after disgorgement, the Special Cuvée delivers exceptional depth and finesse. Its aromatic profile reveals complex notes of rose, grilled nuts, citrus, and a subtle oxidative character, creating a multi-layered sensory experience. The palate is muscular yet elegant, with a long, refined aftertaste that beautifully balances citrus brightness and spicy nuances.
Celebrated by critics worldwide, this Champagne has earned 95 points from Tyson Stelzer and was awarded 93 points by Wine Spectator, which praised its "muscular, full-bodied" nature and "gracefulness" despite its intensity. Demand consistently outstrips supply, underscoring its status as one of the great names in Champagne and an icon among non-vintage offerings.
Perfectly suited for those who appreciate a Champagne that combines tradition, complexity, and elegance, the Bollinger Special Cuvée NV is a testament to Bollinger's singular conception of what Champagne should be — a bold yet refined celebration in every glass.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Classification: Sparkling
Variety: Chardonnay / Pinot Noir
Vintage: NV
Bottle Size: 750ml (Bottle)
Country: France
Region: Champagne,
Alcohol %: 12.0%
Cellaring: 1-3 Years
Scores
95 / 100"I visited Bollinger yesterday morning and marvelled at its Special Cuvée Brut just as I marvelled over it when I visited a year ago. Again it scored among the best entry non-vintage wines in Champagne. The recipe is astounding: A blend of 245 wines, more than eighty percent of which are grand cru and premier cru. A very high fifty-five percent is reserve wine (older vintages) aged in magnum under cork and disgorged by hand. It spends a minimum of three years on lees in the Bollinger cellars. No other champagne at this price has such a recipe."
- Tyson Stelzer
17 / 20
"Coppery straw. Really evolved and interesting. Lots of depth to this with an apple like freshness on the (dry) refreshing finish. A wine with a beginning, middle and end. Very clean and neat. Mid length and intellectually interesting. -By Jancis Robinson"
- Jancis Robinson MW
