Bollinger Brut Special Cuvee
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Bollinger Brut Special Cuvee
Non-Vintage from Champagne, France
ratings pedigree (past vintages):
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Price: $75.00 $59.99
Save $15.01 (20%)
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winemaker's notes:
The denomination Special Cuvee was created in 1911. The idea came from William Folks, then partner of the illustrious London House of Mentzendorff. This great wine lover felt it was an insult to simply call this great wine "non vintage". The suggestion of naming it "Special Cuvee" was immediately approved by Monsieur Bollinger.
A blend par excellence, the Special Cuvee is the purest expression of the Bollinger style; of its craftsmanship and its singular conception of what a champagne should be. It is, therefore, on this wine that the House of Bollinger shows how it is different from other Champagne Houses, asserts its qualitative policy and by which it asks to be judged.
alcohol by volume:
12.0%
critical acclaim:
"A lovely, balanced Champagne, with mineral and roast notes accenting flavors of quince, green pear, white peach and verbena. Backed by firm acidity, this shows impressive texture and finesse. Like a mosaic, all the pieces come together to make a beautiful whole. Drink now through 2020."
93 Points
Wine Spectator
"The NV Brut Special Cuvee is fabulous. Hints of pears, pastry crust and hazelnut lead to an expansive core of fruit. There is plenty of the signature Bollinger oxidative style in this rich, enveloping Champagne. Once again the Special Cuvee is one of the best Champagnes in its price range. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2015. "
91 Points
The Wine Advocate
"60% Pinot Noir; 25% Chardonnay; 15% Pinot Meunier. All Bolly in its toasty, chalky, slightly angular but powerful way, this wine reminds of the company's "Grande Annee" in its fairly bold approach. Frothy and insistent in its bubbles and tasty, rich, toasty, stony and vanillin all at the same time, this is Champagne with a purpose, and, in this case, it works without being over the top in any dimension."
91 Points
Connoisseurs' Guide
"Light yellow. Lively aromas of lemon zest, orange, white flower and minerals. Fresh and incisive, with more citrus and chalky character than I expect from this bottling, which typically emphasizes power rather than delicacy. Finishes brisk and pure, with a strong echo of lemon and chalk. This will age."
90 Points
International Wine Cellar
"This brisk and savory wine has the smooth creaminess of lemon curd lightened by lime zest and white flowers. It feels rich rather than weighty, the bubbles lifting the flavors like a mist rising off limestone. Delicious with anything saline, whether cherrystones or Kumamotos.
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90 Points
Wine & Spirits
user reviews:
The top 3 most liked reviews for this wine.
This was an excellent bottle of wine, but I recall it being a bit rough on the finish. I would say 90 points and about right at this price.
One of the best Champagnes under $150.
One of the better Champagnes out there (nothing comes close in its price range). The WS rating and description hit it right on the head..
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