Bollinger's Special Cuvée is committed to quality. It is primarily blended with Premier and Grand Cru wines. After each harvest, Bollinger selects a few wines that best characterize the vintage as reserves and ages them for five to fifteen years in reserve magnum bottles sealed with natural cork. To guarantee the quality and freshness of these "vins de réserve" over the years, a gentle secondary fermentation in the bottle is permitted. This method is unique in Champagne. The Special Cuvée blend contains 5-10% "vins de réserve."

Tasting profile:

Appearance: Golden color, a clear indication of red grape varieties, with fine bubbles.

Bouquet: Complex aromas of ripe fruits and spices with hints of baked apples, cider, and peaches.

Taste: A harmonious combination of structure, finish, and intensity with a fine, velvety perlage. The aromas are reminiscent of pears, brioche, and spices with hints of fresh nuts.

Food pairing:

A good accompaniment to fish, especially sushi and sashimi, crustaceans and shellfish, poultry and white meat, Parmesan cheese, and ham.

Serving suggestion: Special Cuvée is ideal for sharing with friends or enjoying during a meaningful moment. A champagne to give to loved ones and connoisseurs of the exceptional. To fully appreciate its unique style, bouquet, and aromas, we recommend serving Special Cuvée at a temperature of 8 to 10°C. You can enjoy Special Cuvée immediately or age it in your cellar.

Its history:

In 1911, George Bollinger, a British representative of the House, gave it the name Special Cuvée – spelled in English, without an accent. He felt that the term "Brut sans année" was not appropriate for such an exquisite champagne. More than a hundred years later, the name of this iconic champagne still stands for tradition and joie de vivre.