Bollinger, founded in 1829, is one of Champagne's few remaining family-owned Grande Marque houses. Located in Ay, in the heart of the Côte des Noirs, it is renowned for the high percentage of Pinot Noir it uses and for the extra aging on the lees that its Champagnes receive. Bollinger is dedicated to producing a consistent and distinctive style of Champagne. Bollinger’s wines are predicated by their unique vineyards: rich, assertive and with great power, yet always with finesse.

In 2006 the prestigious French wine magazine La Revue du Vin de France surveyed the most significant group of sommeliers and wine writers for them to nominate the top 50 Champagne Houses which would be regarded as the most responsible for the greatness of Champagne as a unique wine region. Bollinger was selected as the Number #1 House by this group.

Vinification of Champagne wines in oak barrels is unique to Bollinger, a sign of dedication to quality and the affirmation of house style. From the careful selection of the best musts at harvest, to the prolonged ageing of wines in their cellars Bollinger ensures this high quality is maintained. Bollinger's choice to use oak during the making process of champagne gives their wines and a distinct identity of style.

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