Champagne Bollinger
Champagne, France
- No.15 The World's 50 Best Vineyards 2025
Founded in 1829, James Bond's champagne of choice owes a lot to Lily Bollinger, the house's indefatigable matriarch who solidified the brand's reputation around the globe during her 30-year leadership. Perhaps the most celebrated element of her tenure was the launch of Bollinger R.D. (Recently Disgorged) in 1961 and prestige cuvée Vieilles Vignes Françaises in 1969, which is made in miniscule amounts from two prized old-vine plots in Aÿ that managed to escape the blight of phylloxera. Dominated by pinot noir and aged in oak, Bollinger's cuvées are known for their power, richness and intensity. To register for cellar tours and tastings you need to become a member of Bollinger's free-to-join 1829 club. The house has bold oenotourism ambitions and is currently developing its Maison Dueil on Rue de la Charte into a 20-bedroom hotel that will include a wellness area and pool. It's also turning Lily Bollinger's iconic house into a hospitality space with a shop, tasting rooms and a dining room overlooking the garden.
Key Information
- Opening times: Monday-Friday: 8am-12pm, 2pm-6pm Sat & Sun: Closed
- Signature wine: Bollinger Special Cuvée
- Wines produced: Brut Non-Vintage, Rosé, Vintage, Blanc de Noirs, still Pinot Noir
- Grape varieties: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Meunier
- Cellar door
- Hidden gems: Pinot Noir immersive experience, The Taste of Time tour, garden parties
- Time from airport: 45 Mintues from Paris-Vatry Airport
- Visit Champagne Bollinger's website
Location
16 Rue Jules Lobet, Aÿ-Champagne, Champagne, 51160
