What makes Bollinger Rosé different from other rosé Champagnes?

Unlike many rosés made by brief skin contact, Bollinger Rosé is colored and structured by blending in 5-6% still Pinot Noir red wine from Aÿ and Verzenay, giving it noticeable tannin and a fuller body.

Is Bollinger Rosé vintage or non-vintage?

It is a non-vintage (NV) Champagne, part of Bollinger's permanent range alongside Special Cuvée, first released in 2008.

What food pairs well with Bollinger Rosé?

Its structure suits roast duck, grilled salmon, charcuterie, and red-fruit desserts; in Japanese cuisine it works well with tare-glazed yakitori and akami tuna sashimi.

How long is Bollinger Rosé aged before release?

It is aged on its lees for around three years, well beyond the appellation's minimum requirement.

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Bollinger Rosé

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Bollinger

About Bollinger Rosé

Style: Sparkling, Rosé
Grape Varieties: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier
Price Range: $100-150; reference conversion from average US retail price; actual JP retail may vary
Alcohol: 12%

Launched in 2008, Bollinger Rosé is the house's non-vintage pink Champagne, built on the same backbone as Special Cuvée but deepened with roughly 5-6% still red wine from Pinot Noir grown in Aÿ and Verzenay. The blend of about 62% Pinot Noir, 24% Chardonnay and 14% Meunier spends around three years on lees, drawing 85% of its fruit from Grand and Premier Cru vineyards. The result is a structured, food-friendly rosé with real tannic grip rather than a delicate, fruity style.

Sommelier's Note

Forget everything you think you know about pink Champagne — Bollinger Rosé drinks more like a serious red wine with bubbles than a delicate aperitif.

New to wine?

A rosé Champagne for those who find pink fizz too sweet — dry, structured, and closer to a red wine in character than a fruity rosé.

Food Pairings

Its structure and tannic backbone make it a natural match for roast duck, grilled salmon, and charcuterie. Also excellent with strawberries and red-fruit desserts.

When to drink it

Celebratory dinners, gifting, and pairing with richer main courses.

Terroir & Winemaking

Blend of approximately 62% Pinot Noir, 24% Chardonnay, 14% Meunier, with 5-6% still red wine from Aÿ and Verzenay added for color and structure. Around 85% Grand and Premier Cru fruit. Aged about 3 years on lees. Dosage roughly 7-8g/L.

About the producer

BollingerThe epitome of Pinot Noir-driven, barrel-aged Champagne excellence.Visit the producer page →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Bollinger Rosé different from other rosé Champagnes?: Unlike many rosés made by brief skin contact, Bollinger Rosé is colored and structured by blending in 5-6% still Pinot Noir red wine from Aÿ and Verzenay, giving it noticeable tannin and a fuller body.
Is Bollinger Rosé vintage or non-vintage?: It is a non-vintage (NV) Champagne, part of Bollinger's permanent range alongside Special Cuvée, first released in 2008.
What food pairs well with Bollinger Rosé?: Its structure suits roast duck, grilled salmon, charcuterie, and red-fruit desserts; in Japanese cuisine it works well with tare-glazed yakitori and akami tuna sashimi.
How long is Bollinger Rosé aged before release?: It is aged on its lees for around three years, well beyond the appellation's minimum requirement.

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