La Cote Aux Enfants

The name of Bollinger’s emblematic champagne, with its English spelling, encapsulates its entire history. It was the British agent of Georges Bollinger who, in 1911, christened it “Special Cuvée”, as he found the expression “non-vintage brut” did not befit a champagne of such subtlety. Over a century later, the name of the champagne emblematic of Bollinger’s expertise still encapsulates its entire history.

Patiently rebuilt in the early 20th century by Jacques Bollinger, Le Cote aux Enfants plot, perched on a limestone hill on the outskirts of Aÿ, once belonged to over fifty owners. Aware of the potential of this plot, Champagne Bollinger sought to make a great vintage champagne from 100% Pinot Noir grown on the north-west slope of the hill. This is a true showcase for the hidden side of La Cote aux Enfants.

Deep gold color with evolved complexity, this cuvée shows bright yellow apple and apricot tart aromas, layered with waxy and fine toasty notes; the palate is crisp and crunchy with a strong chalky-mineral backbone, elegant lingering oak, saline intensity, and pure, bright fruit, reflecting the cool monopole vineyard sites and offering excellent ageing potential.

By making a wine from this legendary parcel, Champagne Bollinger illustrates its precise mastery of Pinot Noir and complements its range, alongside the PN cuvée and Vieilles Vignes Françaises.