Champagne Bollinger Special Cuvée Brut NV

For well under $70, experience a lovely, timeless, gregarious Champagne, crafted with the greatest level of care for the moments that matter most.

$65

$89

Retail

Flavor Profile: Poached apple, peach compote, brioche french toast, walnut nocino and Himalayan pink salt.

Time on Lees: 30 months

Dosage: 8 g/L

Farming Method: HVE Certified

Score: JD93+, JS93, WS92, OB92

Why We Love It...

This Bollinger Special Cuvée brings the prestige of a grand Champagne house into any occasion at all. At $65 (normally $89), this 93+ point gem is an extraordinary chance to experience one of Champagne’s most iconic estates with a wine that’s all at once rich, refined, and relatively easy on the budget!

Founded in 1829 in the village of Aÿ, Champagne Bollinger remains one of the few great houses still family-owned and fiercely independent. Known for its deep roots, uncompromising standards, and devotion to Pinot Noir, Bollinger has earned its place among the most respected names in Champagne. In 1911, the house introduced the name “Special Cuvée” – using the English spelling to honor its long-standing relationship with Britain and to signify a style that was truly something remarkable.

The Bollinger Special Cuvée blend is dominated by Pinot Noir (60%), supported by 25% Chardonnay and 15% Meunier, with over 85% of the grapes sourced from Grand Cru and Premier Cru vineyards. What makes Bollinger unique is its complete and utter commitment to craftsmanship, and the result is a wine of remarkable depth, texture, and complexity… making it unmistakably Bollinger.

Their astounding Special Cuvée takes a blend of 60% Pinot Noir, with 25% Chardonnay and 15% Pinot Meunier, with 30% of the blend aged in barrels. The result is a mouth-filling, tremendously rich Champagne with endless depth and power, displaying prominent notes of Fuji apple, pear galette, brown butter, lemon meringue, grapefruit zest, and a touch of vanilla-tinged honey. Even with its amplitude, it maintains a freshness and purity with mineral undertones that leave the mouth watering. At only $65, this is an invitation to indulge in Champagne Bollinger’s timeless excellence at an exceptional value. Whether you’re raising a glass to a milestone or making a simple evening a little more beautiful, this Special Cuvée will help make any moment extraordinary!

Scores

93+ - Jeb Dunnuck

"The NV Champagne Special Cuvée (60% Pinot Noir and based on the 2021 harvest) pours a bright yellow/silver hue on opening and reveals a fresh and actually more mineral-driven profile on the nose than I was expecting, revealing layers of fresh raspberries, brioche, wet stone, and orange blossoms. The palate is medium to full-bodied and classically rounded, as you would come to expect from this house, but it retains good tension and a silky, chalky texture, with an ultra-fine mousse, salinity in its notes of grapefruit zest and almond, and a creamy texture through the finish. It’s very well-styled and is going to drink well over the next 10 years. They always try to have 8-10 vintages the blend, the oldest being 18 years (15 years when it goes into the bottle). 8 grams per liter dosage."

93 - James Suckling

"A polished palate of fine bubbles with pears, light bread dough and caramel undertones. Medium-bodied with pretty toasted-oak and vanilla flavors. Refined finish. Touch of quince and grapefruit with dried apples. Base wine 2021 plus nine different vintages. A blend of 61% pinot noir, 25% chardonnay and 14% pinot meunier. "

92 - Wine Spectator

"This focused Champagne shows lovely balance, with its satinlike mousse and well-honed acidity enmeshed with flavors of white cherry, pureed raspberry, toast point and creamed almond. Hints of spices and smoke play on the lingering finish. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier. Drink now through 2029. 13,125 cases imported."

92 - Owen Bargreen

"The NV ‘Special Cuvee’ is a compelling blend of 60% Pinot Noir, 25% Chardonnay, 15% Pinot Meunier that was sourced from mainly Premier Cru and Grand Cru vineyards. This is broad-shouldered and rich showing pie crust and baking spices alongside shades of juicy pear and peach notes on the nose. The palate is rich and viscous with serious underlying verve and a silky mousse. Delicious now, enjoy this beautiful wine now and over the next eight years."

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Technical Details

Country: France

Region: Champagne

Appellation: Champagne

Varietal: Champagne Blends

Blend: 60% Pinot Noir, 25% Chardonnay, and 15% Meunier

Winemaker: Denis Bunner

Farming Method: HVE Certified

Alcohol: 12%

Pair it with: fried goat cheese balls drizzled with hot honey

Bollinger Champagne

About the Producer

Champagne Bollinger, founded in 1829 in Aÿ, France, is one of the most renowned and prestigious Champagne houses. Known for its commitment to traditional methods and high standards, Bollinger specializes in producing Pinot Noir-dominant Champagnes that emphasize richness, depth, and complexity. The house owns over 180 hectares of vineyards, primarily in Grand Cru and Premier Cru villages, ensuring exceptional quality through estate-grown grapes. Bollinger employs time-honored techniques such as fermenting base wines in oak barrels and aging on lees for extended periods, which contribute to its signature toasty, full-bodied style. Iconic labels like Bollinger Special Cuvée and the vintage La Grande Année are celebrated globally, with Bollinger famously serving as the Champagne of choice for the British royal family and the James Bond films.

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