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Bollinger Special Cuvée Brut Champagne

Bollinger Special Cuvée Brut Champagne
Bollinger Special Cuvée Brut Champagne

Champagne A.C., France



Community Score: 4.7/5
Community Reviews: 4
 
Price: $69.95
Sweetness: Extra Dry
Alcohol: 12%
 

Drink: Now

Bottle size: 750 ml
Winery: Bollinger

Monique Sosa rated this wine as 93/100 with the following review:

A superb and absolutely memorable bubbly like no other! I can see why this is James Bond's bubbly of choice! This Champagne pours with a brilliant golden hue and hundreds of fine vigorous bubbles. The aromas are so pronounced that they make their presence known from just the popping of of the cork! Key aromas include yellow delicious apple, pear, lemon and orange zest, dried apricot and freshly baked goodies (almond croissant and apple danish). This bubbly is rich and creamy on the palate with a long toasted almond and baked apple finish. Acidity, creamy mouthfeel and off-dry sweetness all balance harmoniously. Pair this top-notch non-vintage Champagne with a very special occasion; or with oysters ;) - Tasted Dec 2015.
 

  


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