Bollinger Special Cuvee NV Champagne
Champagne 12.5% ABV ABV Bollinger
29 January 2026
Decent, expected a bit more though
Saw this on a restaurant menu and decided to treat myself. It's a well-made champagne for sure — rich fruit, good bubbles, that biscuity character people rave about. But honestly at this price point I wanted something that really knocked my socks off and it was more like a solid 'yeah that's nice' than a wow moment.
4 January 2026
This is what champagne should taste like
Picked this up for my wife's birthday after reading about it online. The first sip and you just know it's quality — there's a savoury, almost bread-like warmth underneath all the fizz that cheaper champagnes just don't have. We demolished the bottle with some cheese and crackers and it was perfect.
20 December 2025
Impressed the in-laws
Brought this to a dinner party and got loads of compliments. It's got a real firmness to it, not just bubbly water like some cheaper ones. Nice clean finish too — you can taste the toastiness lingering after each sip. Definitely one I'd buy again when I want to look like I know what I'm doing.
2 December 2025
Good but maybe not £57 good
The wine shop guy recommended this over a couple of cheaper options and it is genuinely nice — proper depth and a lovely toasty finish. But at nearly sixty quid I expected to be more wowed? I've had Crémants at half the price that I've enjoyed just as much. Good champagne though, no question.
16 November 2025
My new go-to celebration champagne
Bought this for our anniversary and honestly it blew me away. You get this amazing toasty, biscuity thing going on that just makes it feel properly luxurious. At £57 it's not cheap but it's so much better than the usual Moët we grab. Will definitely be buying this again for special occasions.
4 November 2025
Solid champagne, lives up to the name
Had this at a friend's wedding and tracked it down afterwards. Really nice balance — it's rich and fruity but not sweet, with a freshness that keeps you going back for more. The brioche notes are real, not just label talk. Worth the price if you want something a step above the supermarket stuff.
24 October 2025
Finally understand why people rate Bollinger
I'm not really a champagne person normally but tried this at a tasting and actually got what the fuss is about. It's got proper flavour — like toasted bread and ripe fruit — and the bubbles are really fine, not aggressive. The acidity gives it a nice kick that stops it feeling heavy. Converted me a bit honestly.