The house famous for its rich, oxidative style and pioneering use of long lees ageing that has held a royal warrant since Queen Victoria awarded it in 1884. As a Champagne preferred by James Bond, Bollinger is distinctively made in a Pinot-dominant style. This brings the Champagne a beautiful aromatic complexity, structure and ripe fruit flavour. This exquisite Champagne house blends the harvest grapes with its reserve wines aged up to 15 years and that’s how the Special Cuvée is born. You will find subtlety, stewed apple notes, and earthy-spicy character.
As the premium Vintage Champagne of Bollinger, the 2014 vintage gave rise to a wine that is simultaneously structured, rich and complex, in terms of both its minerality and exceptional intensity. Notes of hazelnut and almond, peach and mirabelle plum, complete this wine’s range of aromas. The initial sensation is a fine and intense effervescence, followed by a wonderful vinosity, balanced with delicate acidity.
Rating: Robert Parker 95pts, Wine Spectator 97pts
Suggested retail price: HK$1,650