Description
In 1911, Georges Bollinger’s British agent gave him the idea for the name Special Cuvée – “special” written the English way, without an accent. He thought the French expression “Brut sans année” was no match for such a subtle champagne.
More than a hundred years later, the name of Bollinger’s key figure champagne still symbolizes both its expertise and its history.
Tasting Note
To the eye
A golden colour, distinctive of black grape varieties with very fine bubbles.
To the nose
A beautiful aromatic complexity. Ripe fruit and spicy aromas with hints of roasted apples, apple compote and peaches.
On the palate
A subtle combination of structure, length and vivacity. Bubbles like velvet. Pear, brioche and spicy aromas, notes of fresh walnut
Family owned and controlled, Bollinger is dedicated to producing a consistent and distinctive style of Champagne. Bollinger’s wines are predicated by their unique vineyards: rich, assertive and with great power, yet always with finesse.
Enjoy with any fish, especially sushi and sashimi, Seafood: shrimp, prawn, crayfish, grilled lobster. Poultry and white meat. Parmesan, good cured ham.
Production
Blend
60% Pinot Noir, 25% Chardonnay, 15% Pinot Meunier
Over 85% Grands and Premiers crus
Maturation
Cellar aged for more than twice the time required by the appellation
Dosage
A moderate dosage of 8 to 9 grams per litre
Special Cuvee is perfect shared among friends, for a simple and meaningful moment. It is the champagne we give to the people we love and who love nice things. To enhance its unique style, bouquet and aromas, Special Cuvee is best served between 10 and 12C. You can enjoy Special Cuvee right away, or choose to age it in your cellar.
Mathieu Kauffman, Cellar Master
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