Bollinger Special Cuvée Brut Champagne NV

Regular price $69.98

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Bollinger Special Cuvée is one of Champagne's great benchmarks—a wine that has remained remarkably consistent for more than a century while defining the rich, Pinot Noir-driven style that has made Bollinger one of the world's most respected Grande Marques. Famously associated with James Bond, Special Cuvée is far more than a luxury icon; it is a serious, cellar-worthy Champagne crafted with extraordinary attention to detail.

Special Cuvée is built around a core of Pinot Noir (approximately 60%), complemented by 25% Chardonnay and 15% Pinot Meunier. More than 85% of the fruit comes from Grand Cru and Premier Cru vineyards. A defining element is the generous use of reserve wines, some aged in magnums for 7 to 15 years, which contribute remarkable depth and complexity. The wine is matured in the cellar for more than twice the minimum required by Champagne regulations and finished with a moderate dosage of 7–8 g/L.

The nose is immediately inviting, with aromas of ripe apple, baked pear, peach compote, lemon zest, toasted brioche, roasted hazelnut, fresh walnut, baking spices, and a touch of honey. As the wine opens, hints of roasted coffee bean, warm pastry, and chalk emerge.

On the palate, Bollinger is fuller-bodied than many non-vintage Champagnes, offering a creamy mousse and impressive vinosity. Flavors of roasted orchard fruit, citrus, almond cream, brioche, and subtle spice unfold over a backbone of vibrant acidity and fine minerality. The finish is long, dry, and elegant, with lingering notes of toasted nuts, citrus peel, and freshly baked bread.

Special Cuvée is known for its depth, richness, and structure rather than razor-sharp austerity. The dominance of Pinot Noir gives it a broad, vinous personality, while the extended aging and reserve wines provide remarkable complexity. It strikes a beautiful balance between generosity and freshness, making it one of the most food-friendly non-vintage Champagnes available.

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