Characteristics
Terroirs
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Grape varieties
Pinot Noir (60%) Chardonnay (25%) Pinot Meunier (15%)
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scale of crus
Grand cru
Winemaking
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Couleur:
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Non vintage
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Oak aged
Partially oak aged
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Malolactic Fermentation :
Undergone
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Dosage:
Brut (between 6 and 12 gr/l)
Tasting
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Pairings
Can accompany a whole meal
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Serving température
10°C
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Tasting window
2015
2018
(Best) 2028
Description
The Special Cuvée from Bollinger is a pure expression of style from one of the oldest established champagne houses, whose ambassador is none other than the famous secret agent 007, James Bond.
The blend is of remarkable regularity and distinguishes itself from other champagnes by the addition of 10% of reserve wine which has been fermented in oak barrels, giving it a vinous personality unique to Bollinger.
Few of the houses in Champagne can match the impeccable reputation of Bollinger whose serious approach and reliability have been major assets since the beginning of the XIXth century, and the Special Cuvée demonstrates this.
A blend largely dominated by Pinot Noir (minimum 60% ) from several vintages, with its tight strength and superb freshness, it has become the reference for the ‘simple’ non-vintage brut with great character and power of seduction.
The Bollinger Special Cuvée is beautifully pale gold with fine, generous bubbles.
Superbly aromatic with fruit notes of apple, ripe apricot, citrus, and toasted bread, brioche and hazelnut.
Finesse and freshness are brought by the Chardonnay and smoothness and body offered by the Pinot Noir.
The final is long, fresh and agreeable.
The Special Cuvée is a champagne of great class.
Customer reviews
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Reviewsof this cuvee
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DIANE C. July 27, 2017
Special Cuvée - box - magnum 150cl
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Wainer r. June 5, 2017
Special Cuvée - box - bottle 75cl
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Patrick b. May 23, 2017
Special Cuvée - box - bottle 75cl
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Bertrand H. May 1, 2017
Special Cuvée - box - bottle 75cl
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Wainer r. April 9, 2017
Special Cuvée - box - magnum 150cl
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Alain b. March 29, 2017
Special Cuvée - box - bottle 75cl
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Wainer r. February 21, 2017
Special Cuvée - box - magnum 150cl
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Marie-Laure J. January 5, 2017
Special Cuvée - box - bottle 75cl
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Jean pierre C. January 2, 2017
Special Cuvée - box - magnum 150cl
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ROMAIN D. January 1, 2017
Special Cuvée - box - bottle 75cl
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Chantal T. December 27, 2016
Special Cuvée - box - bottle 75cl
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Guy c. December 1, 2016
Special Cuvée - box - bottle 75cl
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Pierre A. November 9, 2016
Special Cuvée - box - bottle 75cl
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LYSIANE T. October 24, 2016
Special Cuvée - box - bottle 75cl
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NATHALIE D. May 25, 2016
Special Cuvée - box - bottle 75cl
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NATHALIE D. May 25, 2016
Spécial Cuvée - bottle 75cl
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Bertrand M. February 7, 2016
Special Cuvée - box - bottle 75cl
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Christian G. January 11, 2016
Special Cuvée - box - bottle 75cl
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Aimé r. July 4, 2015
Special Cuvée - box - bottle 75cl
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Besson c. May 1, 2015
Special Cuvée - box - bottle 75cl
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Isabelle A. January 16, 2015
Special Cuvée - nu - half bottle 37,5cl
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Sébastien L. June 23, 2014
Special Cuvée - box - bottle 75cl
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Montero E. April 27, 2014
Special Cuvée - box - bottle 75cl
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Loïs H. March 30, 2014
Special Cuvée - box - magnum 150cl
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Aron S. January 27, 2014
Special Cuvée - box - bottle 75cl
Delicious! My favorite non-vintage for sure!
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Jules C. March 30, 2013
Special Cuvée - box - bottle 75cl
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Michel A. March 26, 2013
Special Cuvée - box - magnum 150cl
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Baptiste C. February 17, 2013
Special Cuvée - nu - half bottle 37,5cl
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Olivier R. January 28, 2013
Special Cuvée - nu - half bottle 37,5cl
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Cecile D. November 15, 2012
Special Cuvée - box - bottle 75cl
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