UPROXX believes gifting wine to your loved ones is the right, crowd-pleasing decision this holiday season and recommends Champagne Bollinger Special Cuveé NV as one of eight standout options. Their rationale? “Seriously, a good bottle of vino just might be exactly what your introverted, cat lady of an aunt needs to lighten the mood during all those holiday Zoom calls.”
Special Cuvée is suggested “for the stylish and refined person in your life.” The write up elaborates on the blend and the estate’s rich heritage before telling readers that this wine is so “iconic” because “it’s comprised of grapes sourced from 300 crus….We’re talking about the absolute best grapes from the most superior villages and plots in Champagne.” Described as triumphant, “there’s a boisterous aroma of apple and toasted almonds but the palate is rich with notes of creme brûlée and lemon parfait and a melody of stone fruits. A touch of chalk in the finish balances out the sturdy, fine bubbles.”
As a final comment, they note this is a wine that will only get better with time if you can resist popping it immediately. Read the full review HERE
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Champagne Bollinger Special Cuvée NV
Champagne
Special Cuvée is a Champagne that defies category. Pinot Noir, the most demanding grape in the region, makes up at least 60 percent of the blend, giving structure, depth and signature red fruit. One-third is fermented in oak barrels, adding silkier texture and layered flavor. Reserve wines aged in magnums under cork for up to 15 years are hand disgorged into the blend, bringing richness and complexity. Aged much longer than most Champagnes, Special Cuvée offers freshness, savory nuance and velvety texture. It is a true expression of Bollinger’s devotion at every step.
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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.
