{"product_id":"bollinger-special-cuvee-nv-1-5l-gift-box","title":"Bollinger Special Cuvée NV 1.5L (Gift Box)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinery Background and History\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe Special Cuvée is Bollinger’s signature non-vintage Champagne—an emblematic blend that embodies the house style. The name originated in 1911 when Bollinger’s British agent thought “Brut sans année” didn’t suit the complexity of the wine, so he labeled it “Special Cuvée” in English. Over a century later, it remains the flagship cuvée, combining vigilance in blending with reserve wine heritage and house identity.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProducer and Wine Maker\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe blend is produced by Bollinger’s in-house cellar team under cellar master Gilles Descôtes. The team sources base wines and reserve wines (some aged long term in magnums), ferments part of the wine in used oak barrels (approx. 30 % of the cuvée) to impart structure and texture, then assembles the blend, ages it on lees, and disgorges it to maintain finesse and consistency.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVineyards and Micro Climate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eOver 85 % of the grapes used come from Grand Cru and Premier Cru vineyards across Bollinger’s holdings and partner sites. The varietal composition is about 60 % Pinot Noir, 25 % Chardonnay, and 15 % Pinot Meunier. Some of the reserve wines are magnums aged 5–15 years.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e The cooler Champagne climate, with tempered summers and modest diurnal shifts, helps retain acidity while allowing ripeness in favored vintages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVinification \u0026amp; Aging Methods\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAbout 30 % of the cuvée is fermented in used oak barrels (228 L and 400 L barrels), while the remainder is handled in inert vessels. The réserve wines form ~50 % (or somewhat above) of the final blend, including older magnums. After blending, the wine is aged on its lees for 30–36 months before disgorgement. Dosage is moderate: 7–8 g\/L.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eA golden color with a fine mousse. The nose reveals ripe fruit and spicy aromatics—roasted apples, peach compote, brioche, and hints of walnut. On the palate, it is elegant yet structured, with pear, brioche, spicy nut tones, creamy texture and a saline minerality. The finish is vibrant, with tension, persistence, and layered complexity.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood \u0026amp; Wine Pairing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eBecause of its richness and depth, Special Cuvée is a versatile food pairing Champagne. It pairs well with shellfish (oysters, lobster, scallops), sushi, grilled shellfish, white meats with creamy sauces, poultry, and mature cheeses. It is often considered one of the few non-vintage Champagnes that can stand beside a full meal.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eService Methods and Temperatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eServe chilled at \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e8–10 °C\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Use a tulip or Champagne glass to best present aroma and mousse. No decanting is required; pour gently and let it open in glass.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStorage and Aging Potential\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThough it’s a non-vintage wine, Special Cuvée benefits from further cellar aging. Good bottles may evolve for \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e8–12 years\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e or more in a proper cellar (cool, stable, dark), gaining layers of nuttiness, toast, tertiary depth, and oxidative complexity.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrape Varietals \u0026amp; percentage used\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e60 % Pinot Noir\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e25 % Chardonnay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e15 % Pinot Meunier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eReserve wines ~50 % of blend (including magnums)\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eABV (Alcohol by Volume)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e12.0 % (typical for the cuvée)\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScores\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWine Spectator: 93\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTyson Stelzer: 96\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAllen Meadows (Burghound): 93\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eJames Suckling: 93\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eJeb Dunnuck: 93\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jebsen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47922275975382,"sku":null,"price":1500.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/5465\/4934\/files\/BollingerSpecialCuveeNV1.5L_GiftBox_943871d9-2d6e-4560-a595-0620fe0e57ab.png?v=1773668112","url":"https:\/\/www.pinotera.com\/products\/bollinger-special-cuvee-nv-1-5l-gift-box","provider":"Pinotera Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}