
Bollinger
Since its creation in 1829, Bollinger has been family owned. The quintessential House style of Bollinger is
known for its Pinot Noir dominance and handcrafted, rich character.The grapes that form the non-vintage
blends derive mainly from Grands and Premiers Crus vineyards.
Unusually for the Champagne region, Bollinger owns 163 hectares of vines which provides 60% of the grapes
needed. Even though the grapes are of the highest quality, Bollinger only uses juice from the first pressing,
called the ‘Cuvée’. The House chooses to vinify a certain part of its Special Cuvée & Rosé in old wood
barrels, a technique quite unique in Champagne. A proportion of these wines will then be aged and used as
reserve wines in the Special Cuvée & Rosé blends. Bollinger matures these reserve wines, in magnums under
natural cork for between five to twelve years before they are incorporated into the blend guaranteeing the
consistency and quality of the Bollinger style.