Bollinger Spécial Cuvée Champagne

This is Bollinger's non-vintage Spécial Cuvée, the house's entry-level champagne. It is a blend of 60% Pinot Noir, 25% Chardonnay and 15% Meunier, with more than 85% of the fruit from Grand and Premier Cru vineyards. The dosage is moderate, at 8 to 9 grams per litre. The nose is complex, with ripe fruit and spice, roast apple, stewed fruit and peach. The palate combines structure, length and freshness, with a fine, velvety mousse and flavours of pear, brioche, spice and fresh walnut. It works as an aperitif and with lobster or sushi.