sstar (2010-10-27)
The name ‘Special Cuvée’ was introduced for Bollinger’s non-vintage champagne in 1911, at the suggestion of William Folks from its London agency Mentzendorff, who felt that the wines showed far too much finesse to be called ordinary ‘non-vintage champagne’. Always aged for a minimum of three to four years prior to release and containing on average 10 per cent reserve wines (up to 15 years old), at least half of the wines used for the Special Cuvée are cask-fermented – which makes Bollinger Special Cuvée one of the most complex and long-lived non-vintage champagnes on the market. Its somewhat austere character upfront combined with traces of oakiness on the finish can surprise champagne lovers unfamiliar with the house, but this unique signature also makes Bollinger easy to recognise in a blind tasting. A classic, old school 75 per cent black grape blended champagne, ‘Special Cuvée’ is the purest expression of Bollinger style, characterised by its vinosity, freshness and finesse. KEY CHARACTERISTICS: Classic full-bodied, very dry and vinous, goes toasty when aged. BLEND: 25% Chardonnay/60% Pinot Noir/15% Pinot Meunier. Ze strony szampany Jamesa Bonda.
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