The Champagne Spécial Cuvée Brut by Bollinger is a benchmark for non-vintage Champagnes, offering a powerful, rich, and balanced tasting experience. Its depth of flavor and complex layers make it ideal for both celebratory moments and fine dining, showcasing the mastery and heritage of the Bollinger house.
SA Champagne Spécial Cuvée Brut Bollinger
€50.40
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The Champagne Spécial Cuvée Brut by Bollinger is a benchmark for non-vintage Champagnes, offering a powerful, rich, and balanced tasting experience. Its depth of flavor and complex layers make it ideal for both celebratory moments and fine dining, showcasing the mastery and heritage of the Bollinger house.
Winery: Bollinger
Grape Varieties: 60% Pinot Noir, 25% Chardonnay, 15% Pinot Meunier
Region: Champagne, France
Appellation: Champagne AOC
Color: White
Size: 75 cl
Alcohol Content: 12%
Rating: Robert Parker: 92/100, Jancis Robinson: 17/20
Description
The Champagne Spécial Cuvée Brut by Bollinger is the flagship wine of this prestigious house, renowned for its powerful and refined style. Composed predominantly of Pinot Noir, this cuvée showcases Bollinger’s unique character with a rich, full-bodied profile balanced by freshness and complexity. Crafted from a blend of the best vineyards, including a significant proportion of reserve wines (up to 60% of the blend), Spécial Cuvée is aged for a minimum of three years in Bollinger’s cellars, developing exceptional depth and elegance.
Blend
60% Pinot Noir for structure and power, 25% Chardonnay for finesse and freshness, and 15% Pinot Meunier for roundness. This cuvée includes 60% reserve wines to ensure the signature Bollinger style remains consistent year after year.
Tasting Notes
Appearance: Golden hue with very fine bubbles, forming a persistent and delicate mousse.
Nose: The nose is rich and complex, with aromas of ripe fruits like apple, pear, and peach, combined with hints of brioche, toast, and a slight touch of nuts and spice, reflecting the long aging process.
Palate: On the palate, this Champagne is full-bodied and creamy, with flavors of baked apple, lemon zest, and honey. It is beautifully balanced by a refreshing acidity, with layers of toasty brioche, almond, and subtle minerality. The finish is long, rich, and full of elegance, with a pleasant freshness.
Aging Potential
While ready to be enjoyed now, the Spécial Cuvée Brut can age gracefully for 5-7 years, during which it will develop even more complex toasty and nutty characteristics.
Food Pairings
This Champagne is a perfect match for seafood such as lobster, scallops, and oysters. It also pairs wonderfully with grilled white meats, roasted poultry, and cheeses like Comté or Parmesan. For a more indulgent pairing, try it with foie gras or a rich mushroom risotto.
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