White French Wine

Type of Closure: Natural Cork

Current Vintage: NV
Producer: Bollinger
Grape Variety: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier
Winemaker: Gilles Descôtes
Agent: Mentzendorff
Vinification Details: Special Cuvee 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.
History: In 1911, Georges Bollinger's British agent gave him the idea for the name Special Cuvee - "special" written the English way, without an accent. He thought the French expression "Brut sans annee" 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.

Alcohol By Volume: 12
Units: 9
Taste Category: 1
Tasting Notes: A subtle combination of structure, length and vivacity; bubbles like velvet; pear, brioche and spicy aromas, notes of fresh walnut.
Serving Suggestion: Though it is perfect as an aperitif with canapes it can also be enjoyed on its own or with seafood.

Statutory/Years: 18

Handling and Cooking

Storage

This wine can be enjoyed now or carefully stored for up to 3 years from purchase. This wine is ideal for drinking now but can be kept for up to 10 + years

Usage

Though it is perfect as an aperitif with canapes it can also be enjoyed on its own or with seafood.