About Bollinger
- Wines listed
- 6
- Main grapes
- Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier
Prestigious Champagne house known for its full-bodied, oak-influenced Special Cuvée and prestigious RD (Récemment Dégorgé) vintage Champagne.
Who Is This For?
Ideal for connoisseurs who appreciate powerful, structured Champagnes and those seeking the perfect pairing for sophisticated cuisine.
Wines of Bollinger
- Bollinger La Grande AnnéeSparkling · Pinot Noir · Chardonnay
- Bollinger La Grande Année RoséSparkling · Pinot Noir · Chardonnay
- Bollinger R.D.Sparkling · Pinot Noir · Chardonnay
- Bollinger RoséSparkling · Pinot Noir · Chardonnay · Pinot Meunier
- Bollinger Special CuvéeSparkling · Pinot Noir · Chardonnay · Pinot Meunier
- Bollinger Vieilles Vignes FrançaisesSparkling · Pinot Noir
Frequently Asked Questions
- What makes Bollinger's style unique?
- Bollinger's style is defined by the dominance of Pinot Noir, primary fermentation in oak barrels, and extended aging on the lees, creating unparalleled complexity and structure.
- Is Bollinger associated with James Bond?
- Yes, Bollinger has appeared in James Bond films since 1973's 'Live and Let Die' and became the official Champagne of the franchise in 1979 with 'Moonraker', a partnership that continues today.
- Does Bollinger pair well with Japanese food?
- Bollinger's vinous intensity and structure make it an excellent match for Japanese cuisine, particularly dishes like tempura, grilled fish, and umami-rich ingredients.
- What is Bollinger's 'Vieilles Vignes Françaises'?
- It is an ultra-rare, iconic cuvée produced from ungrafted Pinot Noir vines in two small Grand Cru plots (Clos Saint-Jacques and Chaudes Terres) near Aÿ that miraculously survived the phylloxera epidemic.