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The blend, on average, consists of 60% Pinot Noir, 25% Chardonnay and 15% Pinot Meunier, harvested from around 30 different crus in Champagne. The Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes come exclusively from grands and premiers crus.The blend also includes 5 to 10% of reserve wines kept in magnum for several years in the Bollinger cellars.Special Cuvée is aged for a minimum of 3 years in the Bollinger cellars before disgorgement.
The blend, on average, consists of 60% Pinot Noir, 25% Chardonnay and 15% Pinot Meunier, harvested from around 30 different crus in Champagne. The Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes come exclusively from grands and premiers crus. Sparkling wines and Champagne should always be stored in a cool and dry place away from light and heat sources. The ideal temperature for storage is 13-15 degrees C. Warning: Sparkling wines contain high natural pressure. Do not allow bottles to get warm. Chill bottle before opening and avoid shaking. Point bottle away from others and yourself when removing wire, hood and cork. Hold the cork firmly and twist out slowly by hand. Never in any circumstances use a corkscrew to open.Product information
Special Cuve is aged for a minimum of 3 years in the Bollinger cellars before disgorgement.
Country of Origin
France
Storage
Preparation and Usage
Though it is perfect as an aperitif with canaps it can also be enjoyed on its own or with seafood.
Serving Suggestions
Though it is perfect as an aperitif with canaps it can also be enjoyed on its own or with seafood.
Package Type
Bottle
Recycling Information
Pack - Glass
Other Information
Full Product Name:
White French Wine
Storage:
This wine can be enjoyed now or carefully stored for up to 3 years from purchase.
Brand
Bollinger
Bollinger is famous for its consistency of style, structure and aromatic complexity. This is a complex and elegant Champagne with a wonderful combination of velvety bubbles and flavours of pear, brioche, spice and fresh walnuts.
Bollinger is one of the few remaining independent family owned Champagne houses. Since 1829, this moderately small house has worked tirelessly to acquire the finest vineyard sites, now totalling 163 ha, to guarantee the highest quality wine. The Champagne region of France lies approx 100 miles East of Paris. The chalky soil in this cool northerly climate creates a unique terroir for the Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier grapes. First fermentation takes place in Stainless Steel tanks. After blending, bottling and second fermentation the Special Cuve will rest for a minimum of three years on its lees to allow the aromatic complexity to fully develop. Bollinger Special Cuvee. Cool, delicate briochey nose. Nice, rich fruit with honeyed undertones, reserve wine richness and texture. Complex, classy. Antony Rose, Decanter, January 2008.
Manufacturer
labor par Bollinger - Ay - France
Country of Packing
France
Allergen Information
Contains Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites
ABV (%)
12
Units
9
Grape Variety
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier
Tasting Notes
A subtle combination of structure, length and vivacity; bubbles like velvet; pear, brioche and spicy aromas, notes of fresh walnut.
History
In 1911, Georges Bollinger's British agent gave him the idea for the name Special Cuve - special written the English way, without an accent. He thought the French expression Brut sans anne 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.
Regional Information
The Bollinger vineyard covers 164 hectares, most of which are classified Grand or Premier cru. Pinot Noir predominates, a demanding grape variety with an intense character which forms the backbone of the Bollinger style.
Current Vintage
NV
Vinification Details
Special Cuve is the result of the delicate blending between harvest grapes and a majority of reserve wines, including some aged in magnums for more than 15 years in Bollinger's cellars.
Blend: 60% Pinot Noir, 25% Chardonnay, 15% Meunier with over 85% Grands and Premiers crus.
Producer
Bollinger
Agent
Mentzendorff
Winemaker
Gilles Desctes
Taste Category
1
Please drink responsibly
Know your limits The UK Chief Medical Officers recommend adults do not regularly drink more than 14 units per week
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