Bollinger Special Cuvee NV Balthazar (12 ltr)

Description

Price £1,225.00 + FREE Mainland UK Delivery.

The Bollinger Special Cuvee Balthazar is presented in a red Bollinger Wood Box
Tasting Notes:
Both distinctive and unique, Special Cuvee offers a simple and rare pleasure. Dazzling at the first encounter, consistently endearing when rediscovered. Tasting Special Cuvee is the proof of the power and finesse of Pinot Noir. A fine combination of palate weight and elegance, vinosity and length.

Depending on the vintage, 100% of Grand Crus and part of the Premier Crus are barrel fermented. Bollinger uses small tanks to conduct the fermentation of the other crus. Special Cuvee is a blend of wines coming from the most recent harvest, and also wines from previous harvests including reserve wines held in magnum.

Grape Variety:
Pinot Noir (60%), Chardonnay (25%) and Pinot Meunier (15%).

Technical Characteristics:
ABV – 12%
Dosage – Light. 7 – 9 g/l

Ageing:
The wine matures over a minimum period of 3 years in the Cellar.

Pairing with food:
Perfect chilled as an aperitif, or served with plain sushi, pata negra ham, lobster,
scallops, grilled sea bass, quail, or cheeses such as Chaource or Brie.

Review:
“You are either into Bolly or you’re not. It is rich, full, firm, imposing, masterful, heady, mouth-filling, intense, aromatic, weighty, serious and takes no prisoners. And, if you’re not into Bolly, you’re missing something. Of course, I realise the taste of wine is
personal and purely subjective, but surely Bolly can transcend that – it is omnipotent after all!”
Matthew Jukes, The Wine List 2007