Journalist Evan Malachosky of Cool Hunting published a detailed story recapping his harvest experience at Champagne Bollinger. The article, Exploring the Thoughtful Technique Behind Champagne Bollinger, is a beautiful homage to the house, capturing the true essence of what makes Bollinger stand out. He outlines in detail how Bollinger emphasizes craftsmanship in every facet of its production – from the vineyards where they own more than 60% of their grapes, into the cellars (hand-riddling and disgorgement) and even with actual bottling. Bollinger continues to do many things the traditional way and by hand to ensure quality is never compromised, remaining the only maison with an in-house cooper, for example. It is worth reading this story to learn more about their remarkable efforts, and the overall philosophy shared by 6th generation Bollinger family member Cyril Delarue that “if it’s good for the wine, we do it.” As it relates to the wines themselves, he notes the style of Bollinger “ boasts a richness, a silky creaminess and textural and palatable differences that can be directly attributed to their choices during production.” Read the full story and view the incredible gallery of images HERE .
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Champagne Bollinger Special Cuvée NV
Champagne, France
From vineyard to bottling, Special Cuvée sees such an extraordinary level of care and attention, it is difficult to place within the non-vintage or, really, any Champagne category. It is a Champagne that stands apart. Within one bottle, all the complexity of flavour, texture and pleasure that Champagne can offer. Special Cuvée is truly a journey of devotion from Bollinger.
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Champagne Bollinger Rosé NV
Champagne, France
In the same way that Special Cuvée stands apart from non-vintage Champagnes, Bollinger Rosé is an exception for Rosé Champagnes. What is more, it is a relative secret, as Bollinger did not release a non-vintage Rosé until 2008 and the quantity produced is quite limited. The wine begins as Special Cuvée and then Bollinger's specialty as the Pinot Noir producer in Champagne takes center stage, as the red fruits that join the conversation dance vibrantly, the finish has just a hint of perfectly repeat tannin, and the deep complexity of the wine shines through transparently.
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Champagne Bollinger La Grande Année 2008
Champagne, France
La Grande Année: The Great Year. This Champagne is the embodiment of everything that makes Bollinger the producer that stands apart in Champagne. La Grande Année, or LGA, preserves the traditions of the past and symbolizes the word "hand-crafted" so strongly that an overused word suddenly becomes the only appropriate definition.
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Champagne Bollinger La Grande Année Rosé 2007
Champagne, France
Lily Bollinger agreed to a Bollinger rosé under one condition, it had to be extraordinary, and that is how La Grande Année Rosé was born. A blend like no other, the wine is as an extension to the House's prestige cuvée, La Grande Année, as is the subtle marriage between this great vintage Champagne and the addition of red wine from a unique plot, the legendary Côte aux Enfants.
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Champagne Bollinger R.D. 2004
Champagne, France
A small revolution in the world of Champagne. In 1967, Bollinger releases R.D. 1952. There is no comparable Champagne on the market at the time. This bold and brilliant Champagne takes the pillars of what makes Champagne Bollinger so unique, and pushes them to their ultimate level. It is, very simply, a masterpiece.
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Champagne Bollinger
Champagne, France
Bollinger is one of the rare Grande Marques that’s still family owned. Known for its rich, elegant and polished style of Champagne, their outstanding wines are the result of rigorous attention to detail and incredibly labor-intensive practices that few houses are willing to undertake. Underscoring its excellence, Bollinger has remained British secret agent James Bond's Champagne of choice since 1973.
