Bollinger Special Cuvée NV Champagne Half Bottle 37.5cl29. 95 per half bottle ABV 12% From the vineyards of this still run family Champagne house of Bollinger at Aij and vineyards at Cuis, this full bodied NV Champagne unleashes a broad range of nuanced flavours on the palate. The richness and complexity which characterize this mellow, fine Champagne are due to the methods employed by Bollinger; for the particular component blend of vintages, only the juice of first pressings is used. The grape is

Unbelievable

with a silky palate-feel and lashings of vanilla and spice on the long finish

but it's the truth as I see it

with a strikingly vibrant core of fruit that's framed by ripe

and a magnificent dry

There is a pleasing crescendo in the mouth driven by that Merlot content and it finishes with some swagger

and Francois's son

crisp acidity but lacking some energy and tension toward the finish

leather bean

NEW 2019 VINTAGE

spaghetti al pesto or cheese soufflé

This has a fine line of acidity and impressive harmony on the finish