Bollinger Special Cuvee

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Bollinger RECENT LABELS   Non-Vintage Special Cuvee Rose'   Vintage La Grande Année 2004 La Grande Année 2002 La Grande Année 2000   La Grande Année Rose' 2004 La Grande Année Rose' 2002   R.D. 1999 (extra brut)   Vieilles Vignes Francaises 2004

Bollinger Special Cuvee
Champagne

Bollinger Special Cuvee is a non-vintage brut champagne with an award winning history. This house style champagne comes primarily from grand crus and premier crus grapes. Bollinger Special Cuvee is a nice fresh champagne that is somewhat young. It is to find in many retail stores.

Tasting Notes
Appearance: Medium straw, lively small bubbles.
Aroma/bouquet: Baked apple, honey, hints of peach.
Palate: Pear, brioche, apple, citrus, with notes of chalky minerality.
Additional comments: Nice fresh champagne, somewhat young.
When to drink: Bollinger Special Cuvee Champagne is ready to drink now but will likely improve with another year's age through 2018. Bollinger Special Cuvee is typically at its peak from 1 to 5 years of release. Best served at 50 to 54 degrees fahrenheit.

Special Cuvee Details Label: Bollinger Special Cuvee House/Winery: Champagne Bollinger Wine Category: Sparkling Wine Region & Country: Champagne, France Type (Style): Non-vintage Sweetness Level: Brut Dosage: 8 to 9 gr. of sugar Prestige cuvée: No House Style (style de maison): Yes Vineyards: 85% or more Grand Crus and Premier Crus Grapes: 60% Pinot Noir, 25% Chardonnay, 15% Pinot Meunier Alcohol: 12% Go to Champagne Details for a description of the above types, characteristics, and grapes.

Bollinger Special Cuvee
Production
Bollinger uses the méthode champenoise for their champagne production. The Special Cuvee is composed of 60% Pinot Noir, 25% Chardonnay and 15% Pinot Meunier. At least 85% of the grapes used for production are from grand and premier crus. Wines are aged in wood before blending. Bollinger cellars their non-vintage champagne a minimum of 30 months on lees (double the minimum legal requirement). The dosage ranges from 8 to 9 grams/liter.

More than 100 years after Bollinger's signature champagne received the name 'Special Cuvee', it continues to symbolize the House's history and expertise.