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Special Cuvée

This is the result of the delicate blending between harvest
grapes and a majority of Reserve Wines in magnums,
including some aged for more than 15 years in Bollinger’s cellars.

A golden colour with a beautifully fine mousse. The nose is
aromatic and complex with ripe fruit and spicy aromas. Roasted
apples, apple compote and peaches burst on the palate. Brioche
and notes of fresh walnut linger on the lasting finish. A subtle
combination of structure, length and vivacity.

 60% Pinot Noir 25% Chardonnay 15% Meunier
 Over 85% Grands and Premiers Crus
Bollinger Rosé

Bollinger rosé demonstrates unique blending and
re d-winemaking skills: a true alchemy and a very technical
wine. Since Bollinger Rosé was created in 2008, the Poirier
Saint-Pierre and Montboeuf plots, in Verzenay, are worked
in the same style as the Côte aux Enfants plot to
complete the production. A small amount (between 5 and
6%) of Pinot Noir is vinified as red wine, helping to add a
powerful element to the finished wine.
Bronze tones. On the nose, hints of red currant, cherry and
wild strawberry along with a spicy touch, not unlike Special
Cuvée. The palate has good structure, length, depth and
vivacity, with a tannic finish due to the addition of red
wine. A velvety mousse and lingering flavours of wild berries.
 62% Pinot Noir 24% Chardonnay 14% Meunier
 Over 85% Grands and Premiers Crus La Grande Année

La Grande Année is Bollinger’s prestige champagne and is only
produced when the harvest reaches a perfect balance. The grapes
are taken exclusively from 13 Cru sites, 95% of which are Grand Cru
and 5% of which are Premier Cru. Bollinger uses only the ‘cuvée’
juice in the making of La Grande Année, creating the purest style.
The first fermentation is always carried out 100% in old oak barrels
and the wine is aged on its lees for a minimum of 5 years, often more.

It is a delicate colour and golden reflections are a sign of the wine’s
maturity and Bollinger’s wine-making methods. The nose has great
complexity; fresh almonds, then yellow-flesh fruit aromas evoking
peach and mango; toasted, roasted notes accompanied with dried
citrus and pink grapefruit. On the palate, a lovely aromatic fullness
with honey flavours and a smooth chalky texture; candied lemon
notes and a delicious bitterness, a wonderfully refreshing finish.
 70% Pinot Noir 30% Chardonnay
 100% Grands and Premiers Crus