{"title":"Bollinger","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eFounded in 1829 in Aÿ by Hennequin de Villermont, Paul Renaudin, and Jacques Bollinger, this legendary house continues to be independently run by members of the \u003cstrong\u003eBollinger\u003c\/strong\u003e family. Known affectionately in Britain as \"Bolly,\" the estate has held a Royal Warrant since 1884, a testament to its uncompromising standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eThe distinct Bollinger style relies heavily on Pinot Noir grapes, sourced primarily from their own 165 hectares of Grand and Premier Cru vineyards. Rather than rushing the process, the house relies on a vast library of reserve magnums to maintain its signature depth and ages its wines for twice the appellation requirement - giving the Champagne the luxury of time to develop its full, complex character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eDiscover our collection, featuring celebrated cuvées like the Special Cuvée, Grande Année, and R.D., each embodying the rich, powerful elegance that makes Bollinger unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.custom-html-container,\n.custom-html-container * {\n  background-color: transparent !important;\n  box-shadow: none !important;\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Remove any inherited top margin *\/\n  \n}\n\n.custom-html-container {\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Ensure container has no top space *\/\n  padding-top: 0 !important;\n}\n\n.custom-html-container .global-button {\n  background-color: #35174D !important;\n  color: #ffffff !important;\n  border: 2px solid #35174D !important;\n  display: inline-flex;\n  padding: 25px 40px;\n  font-family: Futura, sans-serif;\n  font-size: 14px;\n  font-weight: 400;\n  line-height: 110%;\n  text-decoration: none;\n  cursor: pointer;\n  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Explicitly remove top margin *\/\n}\n  \n.custom-html-container .global-button:hover {\n  background-color: #ffffff !important;\n  color: #35174D !important;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom-html-container\" style=\"text-align: center; margin-top: 0; padding-top: 0;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/champagne\" class=\"global-button\"\u003eExplore our Champagne Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bollinger-nv-bb","title":"Bollinger Special Cuvée Brut, NV","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntense and Elegant Champagne\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn intense, elegant, refined cuvée with aromas of citrus fruits, apples, peaches and a hint of brioche.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16.5 Jancis Robinson, Aug 2017; 92 points Robert Parker, June 2018\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY BEHIND THIS WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecial Cuvée is the result of the delicate blending between harvest grapes and a majority of reserve wines, part of which have been aged in magnums for 5 to 15 years. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Bollinger champagne House has created prestigious champagnes with character, distinguished by their elegance and complexity, since 1829. These outstanding wines are the result of rigorous attention to detail, for Bollinger accepts nothing less than excellence. Each and every detail represents a quest for a certain form of perfection. This uncompromisingly independent spirit, dedicated to unostentatious achievement, exemplifies the inimitable elegance for which the Champagne region is renowned and which has so impressed the Court of England that the House has been awarded the Royal Warrant since 1884.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"Bollinger","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33334142271619,"sku":"113809","price":79.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0353\/6859\/9683\/files\/Bollinger-Champagne-France-Whelehans-Wines.jpg?v=1707753754"},{"product_id":"bollinger-rose","title":"Bollinger Rosé","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAromatic, Perfectly Balanced with Great Elegance and Finesse Rosé Champagne\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe beautifully pure, fresh and perfumed nose of red berry fruits leads to a delicate and fruity palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16.5 Jancis Robinson, May 2018; 93 points Robert Parker, June 2018\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY BEHIND THIS WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine was created first in 2008 and shows the red-wine making skills of Bollinger. Only great wines make great Champagnes!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"Bollinger","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33334143484035,"sku":"114086","price":98.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0353\/6859\/9683\/files\/Bollinger-Rose-Champagne-France-Whelehans-Wines.jpg?v=1707753454"},{"product_id":"bollinger-magnum-special-cuvee","title":"Bollinger Special Cuvée Brut - Magnum, NV","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAn intense, elegant, refined cuvée with aromas of citrus fruits, apples, peaches and a hint of brioche. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16.5 Jancis Robinson, Aug 2017\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e92 points Robert Parker, June 2018\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e: Salty foods like oysters, caviar or sushi. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSTORY BEHIND THIS WINE \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpecial Cuvée is the result of the delicate blending between harvest grapes and a majority of reserve wines, part of which have been aged in magnums for 5 to 15 years. \u003ca href=\"javascipt:;\" class=\"js-col-des-read-more\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"javascipt:;\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bollinger","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42889346154627,"sku":"114882","price":169.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0353\/6859\/9683\/files\/bollinger-champagne-whelehans-wines-magnum.jpg?v=1704892238"},{"product_id":"bollinger-special-cuvee-brut-half-bottle","title":"Bollinger Special Cuvée Brut - Half Bottle, NV","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSTORY BEHIND THIS WINE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecial Cuvée is the result of the delicate blending between harvest grapes and a majority of reserve wines, part of which have been aged in magnums for 5 to 15 years. \u003ca href=\"javascipt:;\" class=\"js-col-des-read-more\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"javascipt:;\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOUR IMPRESSION\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn intense, elegant, refined cuvée with aromas of citrus fruits, apples, peaches and a hint of brioche.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Award\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e16.5 Jancis Robinson, Aug 2017; 92 points Robert Parker, June 2018\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bollinger","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46478892040536,"sku":"113120","price":42.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0353\/6859\/9683\/files\/Bollinger-Champagne-France-Whelehans-Wines_3bb30077-4f96-49d0-b2be-6a7293147251.jpg?v=1747066979"},{"product_id":"bollinger-rd-2008-champagne-vintage","title":"Bollinger RD 2008","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Champagne With Harmonious Expression of Complexity and Freshness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBollinger R.D. 2008 captivates with its golden reflections and enticing aromas of marzipan, stewed apricots, honey, and fresh bergamot. The palate offers a lively and precise mousse that evolves into vibrant citrus flavors, complemented by Mirabelle plums and vine peaches. Fresh hazelnuts and a subtle salinity enhance its depth, leading to an intense, enduring finish. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlend of 71% Pinot Noir and 29% Chardonnay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncorporates 18 crus, with notable contributions from Aÿ, Verzenay, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, and Cramant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFermented entirely in oak barrels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“Extra Brut” dosage of only 3 grams per liter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBEHIND THE WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBollinger R.D. 2008 is the epitome of Madame Bollinger’s visionary approach, combining time-honored tradition with innovation. Made from 71% Pinot Noir and 29% Chardonnay, it incorporates 18 crus, with notable contributions from Aÿ, Verzenay, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, and Cramant. Fermented entirely in oak barrels, the wine undergoes a prolonged aging process before being disgorged just prior to release. This recent disgorgement, paired with an “extra brut” dosage of only 3 grams per liter, ensures remarkable freshness and vibrancy, making Bollinger R.D. 2008 a timeless expression of excellence.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bollinger","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50138323157336,"sku":"114084","price":339.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0353\/6859\/9683\/files\/bollinger-rd-2008-champagne-vintage-whelehans-wines-dublin-wine-shop.jpg?v=1737471306"},{"product_id":"bollinger-la-grande-annee-brut-2018","title":"Bollinger, La Grande Année, Champagne, Brut, 2018","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eIntense, rich, and complex Champagne with majestic density\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"\u003cem\u003e2018's generosity and open-knit structure yields an immediately fine, rewarding Grande Année full of white peach, grilled almond, sweet raspberry and blackberry Pinot fruit, held with customary Bollinger savour in some sea salt and briny restraint. There's a gentle apricot-skin grip speaking of the heat of the year, while a gentle fresh tang of dried citrus from Chardonnay keeps things moving. There's substance and fruit flesh up front here, but it's a less forceful wine than the 2015, well pitched for approaching in its first five years of life as well as beyond.\u003c\/em\u003e\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlend of \u003cspan\u003ePinot Noir (66%) and Chardonnay (34%) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlend of 19 crus, mainly from Verzenay, Aÿ, and Mareuil-sur-Aÿ (Premier \u0026amp; Grand Crus)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDosage: 6g \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJancis Robinson | 17.5+\/20 Pts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRobert Parker | 94+\/100 Pts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDecanter | 94 Pts\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f0f0f0; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring:  \u003c\/strong\u003eDrinks well now through 2045\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f0f0f0; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing: \u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent with butter-poached lobster, pan-roasted wild turbot with a caviar butter sauce, or crispy-skinned free-range pork belly. It is also a wonderful match for a decadent wild mushroom and brioche tartlet, and an artisan cheese selection featuring an aged hard cow milk cheese such as Gouda, Comté, Coolea or a rich, creamy Wicklow Bán Brie | 🌡️ Serve slightly warmer at around \u003cstrong\u003e10-12°C\u003c\/strong\u003e to allow its incredible complexity to unfold\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY BEHIND THE WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring these exceptional years, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes, sourced exclusively from Champagne's Grands and Premiers Crus, are vinified entirely in oak. The best barrels are then selected, blended, and bottled to begin a slow aging process on lees in the House's cellars. The bottles of La Grande Année are finally riddled and disgorged by hand, revealing a rare complexity and harmony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.custom-html-container,\n.custom-html-container * {\n  background-color: transparent !important;\n  box-shadow: none !important;\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Remove any inherited top margin *\/\n  \n}\n\n.custom-html-container {\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Ensure container has no top space *\/\n  padding-top: 0 !important;\n}\n\n.custom-html-container .global-button {\n  background-color: #35174D !important;\n  color: #ffffff !important;\n  border: 2px solid #35174D !important;\n  display: inline-flex;\n  padding: 25px 40px;\n  font-family: Futura, sans-serif;\n  font-size: 14px;\n  font-weight: 400;\n  line-height: 110%;\n  text-decoration: none;\n  cursor: pointer;\n  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Explicitly remove top margin *\/\n}\n  \n.custom-html-container .global-button:hover {\n  background-color: #ffffff !important;\n  color: #35174D !important;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom-html-container\" style=\"margin-top: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/champagne\" class=\"global-button\"\u003eBrowse our Champagne Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Whelehans Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57344546636120,"sku":"600201","price":175.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0353\/6859\/9683\/files\/bollinger-la-grande-annee-brut-2018-whelehans-wines-dublin-winestore.jpg?v=1780398216"}],"url":"https:\/\/whelehanswines.ie\/collections\/bollinger.oembed","provider":"Whelehans Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}