96
points
"60% Pinot Noir, 25% Chardonnay, 15% Meunier sourced from more than 300 crus, including 85% grands and premiers crus 15% fermented in old oak barrels. The complexity and richness of Special Cuv e is unparalleled among the entry non vintage blends of every Champagne house, short of ascending to the mesosphere of Krug. Its grand recipe explains why, built on incredible depth of 50%-60% reserves. Triumphant complexity is a given at Bollinger, but it is the dynamic freshness and vitality that really set it apart as one of the most affordable Champagne benchmarks."
Decanter