{"product_id":"bollinger-brut-special-cuvee-champagne-aop","title":"Bollinger Brut Special Cuvée Champagne AOP","description":"\u003cp\u003eBollinger’s Brut Special Cuvée Champagne AOP embodies the style of this historic house from Aÿ. A non-vintage blend, it reflects classic Champagne-style winemaking, balancing freshness and structure to create a versatile sparkling wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho produces Bollinger Brut Special Cuvée Champagne AOP?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1829 and based in Aÿ, in the heart of Champagne’s wine-growing region, Bollinger is one of the appellation’s historic major houses. It owns and cultivates a portion of its vineyards, a rare practice in the region. The Special Cuvée is the house’s benchmark non-vintage Brut, consistently expressing its signature style.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere is Bollinger Brut Special Cuvée Champagne AOP produced?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Champagne AOP appellation covers the chalky slopes of northeastern France around Reims and Épernay. The chalky soils, combined with a cool continental climate, promote the grapes’ natural acidity and the fine bubbles produced during the second fermentation in the bottle. The appellation’s regulations permit three main grape varieties: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Meunier, which are blended differently by each house and cuvée.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat are the tasting characteristics of Bollinger Brut Special Cuvée Champagne AOP?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Champagne AOP has a pale straw color and the fine bubbles characteristic of the traditional method. Bollinger’s Brut Special Cuvée style is renowned for its structured, wine-like character, derived from a blend that generally favors Pinot Noir in keeping with the house’s tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat dishes pair well with Bollinger Brut Special Cuvée Champagne AOP?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis style of Brut Champagne pairs equally well with aperitifs and more substantial dishes, such as poultry, fish in sauce, pressed-curd cheeses, and fine charcuterie. Its liveliness also makes it a classic accompaniment to oysters and shellfish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAt what temperature should Bollinger Brut Special Cuvée Champagne AOP be served?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Champagne should be served chilled, between 8 and 10°C, in a flute or tulip glass that preserves its aromas and bubbles. As a non-vintage wine, it is designed to be enjoyed from the time it is released, with no need for prolonged cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bollinger","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":65205705638265,"sku":"680002NM","price":61.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.directcave.fr\/en\/products\/bollinger-brut-special-cuvee-champagne-aop","provider":"DirectCave","version":"1.0","type":"link"}