Description
Founded in 1829 in the historic village of Aÿ, Champagne Bollinger is one of the most prestigious names in the region and remains a family-owned house to this day. Known worldwide for its depth, elegance and unmistakable character, Bollinger has built its reputation on the strength of Pinot Noir, which forms the backbone of its style. The estate owns more than 170 hectares of Grand Cru and Premier Cru vineyards, giving the house exceptional control over quality and a direct link to the finest terroirs of Champagne.
The wines are crafted with an uncompromising approach: fermentation takes place in small oak barrels, a rare practice in Champagne, which adds remarkable complexity and structure. Long aging on lees, often far exceeding the minimum requirements, gives the wines their signature creaminess and depth. A vast library of reserve wines, patiently kept in magnums under natural cork, ensures consistency and continuity of style across each cuvée.
The flagship Special Cuvée epitomizes the house identity with richness and precision, while the prestige cuvée La Grande Année expresses the very best of a single vintage, and R.D. (Recently Disgorged) offers an extraordinary expression of time, combining maturity with freshness. Beyond its technical mastery, Bollinger has become a symbol of refinement and discretion, recognized both by connoisseurs and in popular culture as the Champagne of choice for James Bond.
Champagne Bollinger today stands as a benchmark of power, finesse and longevity, producing wines that are as at home in the world’s finest cellars and restaurants as they are in the most intimate celebrations. Its signature style is rich and full-bodied, with notes of ripe orchard fruit, toasted brioche and a persistent mineral finish that lingers gracefully.
