Champagne Bollinger

Champagne Bollinger – The elegant power of Pinot Noir since 1829

Domain name

Champagne Bollinger

Wine region

Champagne

Appellations and terroirs

Located in Aÿ, Maison Bollinger owns 180 hectares of vineyards, 85% of which are classified as Premier and Grand Cru. The vineyards encompass iconic plots in Aÿ, Verzenay, Louvois, Avenay and Tauxières (Montagne de Reims), Cuis (Côte des Blancs), and Champvoisy (Vallée de la Marne). Two legendary walled vineyards, Saint-Jacques and Chaudes Terres, remain ungrafted, untouched by phylloxera.

Iconic grape varieties

Pinot Noir (predominant), Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier

Philosophy and History

Founded in 1829 by Jacques Joseph Bollinger and Paul Renaudin, Maison Bollinger remains one of the few Champagne houses still family-owned. Since the 1990s, a rigorous focus on quality has been maintained, with a constant commitment to respecting the terroir, taking the time to develop the craft, and achieving artisanal excellence. The House cultivates a taste for tradition, sharing, and a unique style.

Production specifics

The Bollinger style rests on five pillars: an exceptional estate vineyard, a predominance of Pinot Noir, the use of reserve wines aged in magnums, barrel fermentation, and extended aging on the lees. Pinot Noir makes up more than 60% of the vineyard and the blends – a backbone that provides power, structure, and refinement. The grapes are harvested by hand, sorted, and vinified with uncompromising precision. The rare "Vieilles Vignes Françaises" cuvée is made from pre-phylloxera vines.

Recognitions

Highly acclaimed in international rankings and specialist guides, Maison Bollinger is a benchmark among the great Champagne houses. Its cuvées, including the "Spécial Cuvée", the "Grande Année", the "RD" or the "Vieilles Vignes Françaises", are praised for their finesse and longevity.

The instantly recognizable Bollinger style combines depth, vinosity, freshness, and elegance. It is the expression of unparalleled craftsmanship, demanding viticulture, and a sincere love of great wine.

Why choose Bollinger champagne?

• A powerful and refined style, centered on Pinot Noir
• An exceptional family vineyard, cultivated on the finest vine plots.
• Reserve wines aged in magnums, a rarity in Champagne
• Oak barrels for vinification, and a long maturation period
• A family business, custodian of nearly two centuries of expertise

Discover the range of Bollinger champagnes and let yourself be seduced by their controlled power, their aromatic complexity and their inimitable stylistic signature.