Special Cuvee 007
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While crafted to be magnificent upon release, this complex Champagne can be cellared beautifully for 3 to 7 years to develop deeper honeyed and nutty complexities.
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Fresh oysters on the half shell, classic roasted chicken with herbs, or aged Comte cheese.
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Bollinger's Special Cuvee is the definitive expression of the house's rich, powerful style, celebrated here through its legendary association with cinema's most famous secret agent, James Bond. The partnership, born from a warm handshake agreement in 1979 between Christian Bizot and producer Cubby Broccoli, has made Bollinger the ultimate symbol of cinematic sophistication. This Champagne is anchored by Pinot Noir, sourced largely from Grand and Premier Cru vineyards, complemented by Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier. Bollinger's unique craftsmanship shines through its use of older oak barrels for primary fermentation and an unparalleled library of reserve wines aged in magnums under cork for up to 15 years. This meticulous process yields a Champagne of immense depth, complexity, and velvety texture, characterized by notes of roasted apples, brioche, and ripe stone fruits.
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Founded in 1829 in the historic village of Aÿ by Jacques Bollinger, Paul Renaudin, and Hennequin de Villermont, Champagne Bollinger is one of the region's most prestigious and fiercely independent family-owned houses. Renowned for its Pinot Noir-dominated blends and traditional production methods, Bollinger uniquely ferments its vintage wines in seasoned oak casks and maintains an extensive library of reserve wines aged in magnums under cork. The house's signature style is defined by its rich complexity, structure, and depth, best exemplified by legendary cuvées like Special Cuvée, La Grande Année, and the late-disgorged R.D. Additionally, Bollinger preserves a rare piece of viticultural history with its ungrafted, pre-phylloxera Pinot Noir vines used to produce the ultra-exclusive Vieilles Vignes Françaises.