{"product_id":"bollinger-special-cuvee","title":"Bollinger Special cuvée","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBollinger Special cuvée\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage - NV\u003cbr\u003eStyle - Champagne\u003cbr\u003eBlend of grapes\u003cbr\u003e60% Pinot Noir\u003cbr\u003e25% Chardonnay\u003cbr\u003e15% Meunier\u003cbr\u003eOver 85% Grands and Premiers Crus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWinemaker - Denis Bunner\u003cbr\u003eAlcohol - 12%\u003cbr\u003eDosage - Moderate, 8-9g\/l\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails of production\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpecial Cuvée is the result of the delicate blending between harvest grapes and a \u003cbr\u003emajority of Reserve Wines in magnums, including some aged for more than 15 years \u003cbr\u003ein Bollinger’s cellars. In 1911, Bollinger’s British agent gave the idea for the name \u003cbr\u003eSpecial Cuvée - “special” written the English way, without an accent. He thought the \u003cbr\u003eFrench expression “Brut sans année” was no match for such a subtle champagne… \u003cbr\u003eMore than a hundred years later, the name of Bollinger’s key figure champagne still \u003cbr\u003esymbolizes both its expertise and its history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA golden colour with a beautifully fine mousse. The nose is aromatic and complex \u003cbr\u003ewith ripe fruit and spicy aromas. Roasted apples, apple compote and peaches burst \u003cbr\u003eon the palate. Brioche and notes of fresh walnut linger on the lasting finish. A subtle \u003cbr\u003ecombination of structure, length and vivacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to serve\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBest served between 10 and 12°C. A great aperitif but also brilliant with, sushi and \u003cbr\u003esashimi, prawn, crayfish and grilled lobster. Poultry and white meat are also a great \u003cbr\u003emeatch along with Parmesan cheese and good cured ham. Enjoy now, or choose \u003cbr\u003eto age in the cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“60% Pinot noir, 25% Chardonnay, 15% Meunier sourced from \u003cbr\u003eMore than 300 Crus, including 85% grands and Permiers Crus; 15% \u003cbr\u003efermented in old oak barrels. the Complexity and richness of special \u003cbr\u003eCuvée is unparalleled among the entry non-vintage blends of ever \u003cbr\u003eChampagne house, short of ascending to the mesosphere of Krug. \u003cbr\u003eits grand recipe explains why, built on incredible depth of 50%-60% \u003cbr\u003ereserves. triumphant Complexity is a given at Bollinger, but it’s the \u003cbr\u003edynamic freshness and vitality that really set it apart as one of the \u003cbr\u003eMost affordable Champagne benchmarks.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e96 Points\u003cbr\u003eTyson Stelzer, Decanter\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wenlock Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56366124958040,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0936\/2243\/6184\/files\/61tO2JzyZBL._AC_SX679.jpg?v=1765371114","url":"https:\/\/wenlockcellars.co.uk\/products\/bollinger-special-cuvee","provider":"Wenlock Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}