Bollinger Special Cuvee

Net pricing - no further discounts available. Tasting Notes Bollinger Special Cuvée opens with an immediate sense of energy—rich, toasty aromatics rising from the glass in a way that feels both luxurious and alive. The first impression is all about ripe orchard fruit: baked apple, pear, and a touch of apricot, wrapped in Bollinger’s signature brioche warmth. As it unfolds, the wine shows flashes of citrus zest and subtle spice, giving it a brightness that cuts through the depth. On the palate, the mousse is fine yet assertive, carrying flavors of roasted nuts, honeycomb, and a whisper of smoke. The finish is long, creamy, and confidently structured, leaving behind a lingering interplay of freshness and richness that makes the next sip feel inevitable. Critical Acclaim 96 points from Decanter 60% Pinot Noir, 25% Chardonnay, 15% Meunier sourced from more than 300 crus, including 85% grands and premiers crus; 15% fermented in old oak barrels. The complexity and richness of Special Cuvée is unparalleled among the entry non-vintage blends of every Champagne house, short of ascending to the mesosphere of Krug. Its grand recipe explains why, built on incredible depth of 50%-60% reserves. Triumphant complexity is a given at Bollinger, but it’s the dynamic freshness and vitality that really set it apart as one of the most affordable Champagne benchmarks. 93 points from Wine Spectator  This harmonious Champagne is wonderfully vibrant as it dances across the palate, with the satinlike mousse carrying flavors of white cherry, Marcona almond and ground coffee that show accents of candied kumquat, ginger, aromatic verbena and graphite. A streak of racy salinity emerges on mouthwatering finish. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier. 93 points from James Suckling  Lots of biscuit aromas and a wide spectrum of fresh-citrus, candied-citrus, red-apple and red-berry notes. Mouth-filling creaminess, plus quite an imposing presence and powerful structure for an NV Brut. Long, citrus and chalky finish that’s very clean and properly dry. 60% pinot noir, 30% chardonnay, 10% pinot meunier. Almost 20% barrel fermented and 62% reserve wines. Based on the 2017 vintage and disgorged July 2021. Drink now.   92 points from Robert Parker  Disgorged in May 2021, the latest rendition of Bollinger's NV Brut Special Cuvée is showing beautifully, offering up aromas of ripe orchard fruit, citrus oil and peach, mingled with hints of walnuts and freshly baked bread. Medium to full-bodied, fleshy and enveloping, with a generous core of fruit, lively acids and a pillowy mousse, it's seamless and complete, concluding with an expansive finish. 750ml