Brut
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2028
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted poultry, grilled seafood, aged Parmesan cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
Bollinger's signature Brut, famously known as Special Cuvée, represents the ultimate expression of the house's traditional style. Coined in 1911 by British agent William Vallec, the name reflects its distinctive quality. This Champagne is anchored by Pinot Noir from grand cru and premier cru vineyards, particularly in the historic village of Aÿ. It is crafted using a significant proportion of reserve wines, some of which are aged for up to 15 years in magnums under cork to preserve freshness and complexity. Fermented partially in oak barrels and aged on its lees for double the appellation's requirement, this Brut is celebrated for its rich, creamy texture, deep golden hue, and notes of roasted apples, brioche, and ripe peaches. Its legendary status is further cemented by its long-standing Royal Warrant from the British Royal Court and its fame as James Bond's preferred Champagne.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1829 in the grand cru village of Aÿ by Hennequin de Villermont, Paul Renaudin, and Jacques Bollinger, Champagne Bollinger stands as one of the most revered and historic family-owned houses in the Champagne region of France. Built upon an unwavering commitment to craftsmanship, the estate is distinguished by its meticulous use of oak barrel fermentation, an on-site cooperage, and extensive cellar aging under natural cork. Pinot Noir forms the powerful, structured backbone of the house style, sourced predominantly from Bollinger's extensive holdings in premier and grand cru vineyards. The house is globally celebrated for its rich and complex cuvées, ranging from the signature Special Cuvée and vintage-dated La Grande Année to the legendary R.D. and the exceptionally rare, ungrafted Vieilles Vignes Françaises.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Pinot Noir 60%, Chardonnay 25%, Meunier 15%
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
12%