Bollinger Special Cuvee Brut Champagne NV

Surely the most underpriced champagne on the market today, yet one of the most complex. The 60/25/15% pinot noir/ chardonnay/pinot meunier blend is of scant importance compared with the 400 components with 60% reserves, the oldest 8+ years old. Majestically complex and layered in a jewelled crown of freshness. 96PTS & Top 100 Wines Halliday Wine Companion
Spectacularly complex ‘Poor Man's Krug’, a Catherine Wheel of spice and apple aromas and flavours; superb structure and imposing length. Surely the greatest value champagne of all. More than 300 parcels from more than 85% grand crus and premier crus, 15% of the base wine fermented in old barrels; 60/25/15% pinot noir, chardonnay and pinot meunier. 96PTS & Top 100 Wines Halliday Wine Companion
Driven by mellow toasty, brioche and nutty characters but also parsnip, celery, dried herbs and orange-peel with a trace of brown-apple. The palate has even more accentuated toastiness, with lively acidity which is fresh and cleansing, while the finish is very dry following a fruit- rich middle, the follow-through very long-lasting. Impressive. 95PTS Huon Hooke, Real Review