Special Cuvée is the quintessential expression of the Bollinger style. On average, 80% of the grapes come from Premiers and Grands Crus in Champagne. To ensure the consistency and continuity of the style, Bollinger adds to the blend a maximum of 10% of Reserve wines, which have been kept in magnum. The blend consists on average of 60% pinot noir, 25% Chardonnay and 15% pinot meunier, harvested from 30 different villages in Champagne. Special Cuvée matures for a minimum of three years in Bollinger’s cellars prior to release. The House of Bollinger owns 144 hectares in the finest crus in the heart of the Champagne region. These vineyards provide 70 percent of the House’s grape needs and accord its wines consistency, along with a very specific character.
