Bollinger Special Cuvée 007 Limited Edition is the James Bond edition of the iconic Special Cuvée and celebrates over 45 years of partnership between Bollinger and 007. What is Bollinger Special Cuvée? It is the house's emblematic non-vintage brut, composed of multiple vintages and reserve wines to consistently deliver the recognizable Bollinger style year after year. The 007 edition adds a distinct collector's character to it.
The foundation of this champagne lies in the heart of Champagne, where Bollinger builds its house style from highly-rated villages and long-established reserve wines.
- Cru Origin: More than 85% of the blend comes from Grand and Premier Crus, giving this cuvée more depth and seriousness than many standard non-vintage champagnes.
- Reserve Wines: A significant part of the style comes from reserve wines, some of which are aged for 7 to 15 years in magnums. This provides extra layering and distinctiveness in the glass.
- House Style: Special Cuvée is intended as the purest expression of the Bollinger signature, with an emphasis on depth, subtlety, and consistent quality.
The strength of Bollinger Special Cuvée 007 Limited Edition lies not only in its appearance but primarily in the technical construction of the wine.
- Blend of multiple vintages: This champagne is composed of different harvests and reserve wines, ensuring that the house style always remains central.
- Long cellar aging: The wine ages in the cellar twice as long as appellation rules require. This provides extra texture, more depth, and a more refined mousse.
- Dosage: With 7 to 8 g/l, the wine remains vibrant and precise, while retaining enough roundness to support Bollinger's vinous style.
- 007 Presentation: This limited edition comes in a black collector's box with a golden gun barrel motif, Bond silhouette, metallic embossing, a golden Bollinger signature, and the 007 logo. The bottle itself also features 007 branding, clearly positioning this release as a collector's item.
The blend of Bollinger Special Cuvée 007 Limited Edition is classically structured, with a clear emphasis on structure and depth.
- Pinot Noir – Champagne: 60% Pinot Noir gives this champagne its foundational structure, breadth, and recognizable Bollinger signature.
- Chardonnay – Champagne: 25% Chardonnay brings refinement and tension to the blend, ensuring the wine remains not only powerful but also precise.
- Pinot Meunier – Champagne: 15% Meunier makes the cuvée rounder and more approachable, allowing the different layers to intertwine beautifully.
- 93 points, James Suckling: This score underlines the creamy texture and powerful structure that has made Special Cuvée a consistent favorite for years.
- 91 points, Revue des Vins de France: This rating confirms the vinous style and the firm, characterful signature of the wine.
- 4.3 stars, Vivino: With this high average score, Special Cuvée proves that it consistently appeals to a wide audience of champagne lovers.
