Bayed in Aÿ, Bollinger was founded in 1929 and is one of the most famous producers in Champagne. It is known for its rich, complex, toasty wines, thanks to its Pinot Noir-dominant blends and its traditional oak barrel fermentation. Today's offer epitomizes the decadent house style.

The "Special Cuvée" has been Bollinger's flagship wine since 1911. Named so because Georges Bollinger, proprietor at the time, did not think that "NV Brut" reflected its superior quality, it is composed of over 85% Grand and Premier crus of the three main Champagne varieties: 60% Pinot Noir, 25% Chardonnay and 15% Meunier. It is cellar aged for twice as long as required by appellation regulations. The wine has aromas of baked apples, peaches, and toast followed by a full-bodied palate of ripe pears, brioche, baking spices, and fresh walnuts. It is a seamless blend of structure, depth of flavor, and vivacity. 

Check out the press!
93 points, James Suckling:
"A polished palate of fine bubbles with pears, light bread dough, and caramel undertones. Medium-bodied, with pretty toasted-oak and vanilla flavors. Refined finish. Touch of quince and grapefruit with dried apples. Base wine 2021 plus nine different vintages."

93 points, Wine Spectator:
"A vibrant, graceful Champagne that shows fine definition and integration, with a mouthwatering frame of acidity. The persistent, lacy mousse is enmeshed with an appealing range of ripe and juicy black cherry and boysenberry fruit, blood orange granita, candied ginger and chopped almond flavors. Long and well-spiced on the chalky finish. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier."

Order the Bollinger Special Cuvée Brut Champagne between now and Thursday, July, 2nd, at 4 PM. Orders will be ready for pickup on Friday, July 3rd, after 12 PM.