PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Bollinger has been tied to James Bond since 1973, when Roger Moore’s 007 drank it in Live and Let Die, and it’s been the official Champagne of the franchise for more than 45 years. Ian Fleming’s Bond, a connoisseur, drank it in the novels, too. The 007 Limited Edition celebrates that partnership with a black-and-gold collector’s presentation, with a hand-tied ribbon in the 2025 release, and the Champagne inside is the house’s flagship: the Special Cuvée.
Special Cuvée is “a Champagne that defies category,” built on four things the house considers essential: a devotion to Pinot Noir (at least 60% of the blend), barrel fermentation, reserve wines aged in magnum, and aging far beyond the appellation’s requirements. The blend is 60% Pinot Noir, 25% Chardonnay, and 15% Pinot Meunier, drawn from more than 150 different wines from over 300 crus, 85% of them Grand and Premier Cru, and about half of the blend consists of reserve wines, “aged in magnums under cork for up to 15 years” and hand-disgorged into the blend, with a portion of the base wines fermented in old oak barrels. The wine spends about four years on its lees before disgorgement, far longer than the minimum, and is bottled at a dosage of 8 g/L.
The house’s tasting note: “Aromas of roasted apple, compote and white peach give way to a palate of exceptional poise: velvet bubbles, brioche, ripe pear and a signature finish of fresh walnut.” Decanter scored the Special Cuvée 96 points: “The complexity and richness of Special Cuvée is unparalleled among the entry non-vintage blends of every Champagne house, short of ascending to the mesosphere of Krug... it boasts a rich, deep, medium- to full-bodied style as well as terrific notes of lemon curd, crème brûlée, caramelized stone fruits, and hints of toasty nuttiness that develop with time in the glass. It’s a big, rich Champagne that stays balanced and pure.” Wine Spectator (September 2026): “A lovely Champagne, with a sense of elegant tailoring as the satiny mousse caresses the palate and well-honed acidity creates a mouthwatering impression that carries flavors of ripe black currant, grilled almond, pickled ginger and clover honey. A chalky base note echoes on the finish, joined by fragrant anise and cumin.” James Suckling: “Aromas of ginger, pears, cookies, dried figs and a hint of basil. Fine bubbles carry fresh yellow and white fruit, roasted hazelnuts and a creamy, energetic mousse. The saline finish shows quince and freshly sliced oranges.” (These reviews are for the regular Special Cuvée; the wine in the 007 edition is the same.)
It’s a rich, vinous, toasty Champagne, the opposite of a light aperitif style: a food Champagne for roast chicken, seafood, aged cheeses, and a classic James Bond martini-night alternative. The gift box is the draw: for Bond fans, collectors, and anyone who wants a gift with a story. Serve it at about 8-10°C in a white wine glass.
Bollinger Special Cuvée Brut is produced by Champagne Bollinger in Aÿ, Champagne, France: a non-vintage blend of 60% Pinot Noir, 25% Chardonnay, and 15% Pinot Meunier from 150+ wines, with about half reserve wines (aged up to 15 years in magnum under cork), partly fermented in old oak barrels, and aged about four years on lees. Dosage 8 g/L. 12% ABV, 750ml. Presented in the James Bond 007 Limited Edition gift box.
Reviews are for the regular Bollinger Special Cuvée; the wine in the 007 Limited Edition is the same.
Decanter — 96 Points:
“The complexity and richness of Special Cuvée is unparalleled among the entry non-vintage blends of every Champagne house, short of ascending to the mesosphere of Krug. It boasts a rich, deep, medium- to full-bodied style, as well as terrific notes of lemon curd, crème brûlée, caramelized stone fruits, and hints of toasty nuttiness that develop with time in the glass. It’s a big, rich Champagne that stays balanced and pure.”
Wine Spectator (September 2026; score not shown):
“A lovely Champagne, with a sense of elegant tailoring as the satiny mousse caresses the palate and well-honed acidity creates a mouthwatering impression that carries flavors of ripe black currant, grilled almond, pickled ginger and clover honey. A chalky base note echoes on the finish, joined by fragrant anise and cumin.”
James Suckling (score not shown):
“Aromas of ginger, pears, cookies, dried figs and a hint of basil. Fine bubbles carry fresh yellow and white fruit, roasted hazelnuts and a creamy, energetic mousse. The saline finish shows quince and freshly sliced oranges.”
Bollinger (tasting note):
“Aromas of roasted apple, compote and white peach give way to a palate of exceptional poise: velvet bubbles, brioche, ripe pear and a signature finish of fresh walnut.”
Nose
Golden with fine, persistent bubbles. Roasted apple, apple compote, white peach, and dried fruit, with fresh brioche, toasted bread, and a touch of oak.
Palate
Rich and vinous, with velvet bubbles, ripe pear, brioche, lemon curd, caramelized stone fruit, and lightly toasted hazelnut.
Finish
Long and elegant, with fresh walnut, a touch of bitterness, and roasted nut notes.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Style | Non-Vintage Brut Champagne — Pinot Noir-Led |
| Blend | 60% Pinot Noir · 25% Chardonnay · 15% Pinot Meunier |
| Reserve Wines | About 50% of the blend; aged up to 15 years in magnum under cork |
| Aging | About 4 years on lees; partly barrel-fermented |
| Dosage | 8 g/L |
| Producer | Champagne Bollinger — Aÿ |
| Edition | James Bond 007 Limited Edition (2025 release) — black-and-gold gift box |
| ABV | 12% |
| Critics | Decanter 96 (Special Cuvée); Wine Spectator and James Suckling reviewed |
| Style / Identity | A rich, vinous, toasty, Pinot Noir-driven Champagne in a collector’s Bond box |
| Aromas & Flavors | Roasted apple, white peach, pear, brioche, hazelnut, fresh walnut |
| Serving Temperature | 8–10°C |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
Serve at about 8-10°C in a white wine glass rather than a flute.
Bottle Size: All bottles are 750ML/700ML unless otherwise noted.
21 and Over: Adult Signature Required
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