What's So Special About BOLLINGER Champagne?

Bollinger Champagne is one of my favorite big brand names of Champagne, offering quite expressively aromatic wines with both lightness and richness in a glass. In this video we will find out what's so special about James Bond’s Champagne of choice.
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SPECIAL THANKS TO:
1) Barents Cocktail and Seafood Bar (www.barents.lv) for filming location
2) Dāvids Hilmanis in the role of the bartender (he is a real bartender, btw!)
Some of the photos used in the video: credit to the website of Champagne Bollinger!
"007" logo owned by their respective copyright owners!
MORE VIDEOS IN THIS SERIES:
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What’s So Special About Louis Roederer CRISTAL Champagne: • What's So Special Abou...
What’s So Special About TAITTINGER Champagne: • What's So Special Abou...
What's So Special About SASSICAIA (Opening 2015 Vintage): • What's So Special Abou...
What's So Special About KRUG Champagne? (Opening KRUG Grande Cuvee): • What's So Special Abou...
What’s So Special About DOM PERIGNON? (Opening 2008 Vintage): • What’s So Special Abou...
**CONTENTS OF THIS VIDEO:
0:00 Bollinger - James Bond’s Champagne of choice
0:36 Introduction
1:28 Vineyards
1:58 House Style
2:59 Winemaking
3:58 What's So Special About Bollinger?
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  • @stephensheer6781
    @stephensheer6781 Жыл бұрын

    As Winston Churchill said a Magnum of Bolly is perfect for lunch for two provided the other person does not drink.. Love your playfulness and directness to educate.

  • @NoSediment

    @NoSediment

    Жыл бұрын

    I love this quote, I always cite it. Best description of Magnum Champagne ever! 🥂🍾

  • @johnnymetallica1039

    @johnnymetallica1039

    9 ай бұрын

    I thought he was a Pol Roger man?

  • @ericifune5543
    @ericifune5543 Жыл бұрын

    I too love Bollinger. I opened a 1990 Grande Annee last month for some visiting relatives and it is still spectacular.

  • @NoSediment

    @NoSediment

    Жыл бұрын

    I would imagine 😲 Bollinger does make spectacular and age worthy champagnes! 🍾🥂

  • @tonygallo1104
    @tonygallo11045 ай бұрын

    Agnesa, This may be your best video to date! 7 minute length and you never led up! You really sell Bollinger with passion, finesse and truth!

  • @NoSediment

    @NoSediment

    5 ай бұрын

    Hahah, thank You! 🙏🏻 That is probably because I truly enjoy that Champagne myself. 🍾🥂 Cheers!

  • @Missmoneypenny7
    @Missmoneypenny710 ай бұрын

    Bollinger is the best Champagne. The flavour is so unique

  • @NoSediment

    @NoSediment

    10 ай бұрын

    I really like their Champagne and their style, as well! ✨🥂 Cheers!

  • @alfonsogaribay7286
    @alfonsogaribay7286 Жыл бұрын

    Loved the production! Kudos!

  • @NoSediment

    @NoSediment

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank You’ 🥂

  • @wannabedal-adx458
    @wannabedal-adx458 Жыл бұрын

    I always love you energy and passion when describing various wines. IT makes me want to rush out and try the new wines that you show on your channel each week. Except for Bollinger, I will need to save up for that one and probably only get 1 bottle right now! Also, love the bowtie and jacket look! 😎

  • @NoSediment

    @NoSediment

    Жыл бұрын

    Sooo, I am guessing You are not a fan of it? If that is so, don’t push Yourself and don’t ever feel bad about it, we all have our preferences in so many things. 🤷‍♀️ It is great that we are so different. 🫣😉

  • @drmatthewhorkey
    @drmatthewhorkey Жыл бұрын

    Intro is 🔥🔥🔥… nice job you two

  • @NoSediment

    @NoSediment

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank You’ 🙌🍾🥂

  • @sgtpeppers3021
    @sgtpeppers3021 Жыл бұрын

    Miss Bond 😂 🤣 I love this channel!

  • @NoSediment

    @NoSediment

    Жыл бұрын

    Cheers and thank You’ 🥂🍾

  • @Martinski60
    @Martinski60 Жыл бұрын

    Love Bollinger, probably my fav big house together with Charles Heidsieck. I have few different Bollinger at home.. B13, Grande Année 2012 and rosé 2014, R.D 2007, PN VZ15 and a 007 special cuvée.

  • @NoSediment

    @NoSediment

    Жыл бұрын

    My favourite of their special editions have been their 2006 rose - epic. And I rarely fall in love with pink Champagnes .🙃 But I understand why You also love Charles Heidsieck - so great, I wish I could have more of that Champagne. 🍾✨🥂

  • @RaviChauhan-fj4fq
    @RaviChauhan-fj4fq3 ай бұрын

    Superb

  • @palandi
    @palandi Жыл бұрын

    Paldies for the nice video, Agnese. I passed through Barents when I was in Riga last year, I definitely should've been inside. Maybe next time. I bought my first bottle of Bollinger last month, now I don't know if I give it some time, as you suggested, or dry the bottle soon. Any chance of a video about Pol Roger? 🙃

  • @NoSediment

    @NoSediment

    Жыл бұрын

    Well, please come in the next time You are in Riga! 🍷 amazing wine list! 🥂 Yes, Pol Roger is absolutely great Champagne and it definitely deserves a video on it’s own! I should make it 😉but before I should taste it a bit more! 🍾✨🥂

  • @TonyS-cm9xk
    @TonyS-cm9xk10 ай бұрын

    Very Nice!

  • @NoSediment

    @NoSediment

    10 ай бұрын

    🍾🗡️🥂

  • @kyliefan7
    @kyliefan7Ай бұрын

    Darn!! I saw this at the store yesterday and I didn’t buy it! Maybe one day!! When I get the overtime I have been buying some deals on sparkling or champagne 🍾!!

  • @ray4sp
    @ray4sp9 ай бұрын

    I am awaiting an order of 4 bottles of the Bollinger Special Cuvee and looking forward to trying it. Also have an order for Tarlant Champagne which I have not tried yet. When visiting L'Ormarins estate in Franshoek / Stellenbosch in Feb this year, I sampled their Cap Classique - Private Cuvee and ended up shipping some back to the US - inexpensive and really nice.

  • @NoSediment

    @NoSediment

    9 ай бұрын

    I really hope You will like both of these wines! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 Tarlant is another great estate, they harvest their fruit really ripe but usually limit the additions of sugar! ☀️

  • @bendakstarkiller1270
    @bendakstarkiller1270 Жыл бұрын

    Great job Agnese! I haven't tasted Bollinger yet, but it is on my to-do list. Could you make an episode about Cattier Champagne? It's my favorite house thus far. PS. Love your outfit; you look good in dark blue ;) Best wishes from Poland!

  • @NoSediment

    @NoSediment

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank You! 🙌 I don’t think we have Cattier in our market, I haven’t tasted it yet for sure. But I will keep this brand in my mind for future videos. ✨ Cheers! 🥂

  • @jacob9540
    @jacob9540 Жыл бұрын

    Is the glass used in this video the Zalto Universal? Love it, it’s such a pretty shape

  • @NoSediment

    @NoSediment

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes💥 Beautiful and very fine glass! 🍾🥂

  • @robertomangioni9272
    @robertomangioni927210 ай бұрын

    haha nice! you should present the Oscars!

  • @NoSediment

    @NoSediment

    8 ай бұрын

    😂😂😂🍷

  • @sorensorensen5755
    @sorensorensen5755 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Agnes. You have an excellent taste in champagne😀🍾🥂

  • @NoSediment

    @NoSediment

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank You. There are some great champagnes that I am not necessarily a fan of. But that is why world of wine is so great - it is so diverse. 🙌🥂

  • @-itkindaworks-
    @-itkindaworks- Жыл бұрын

    Wow what a great stuff, I have a bottle of 2009 Spectre in the cellar and boy, I love this. But seriously, grand annee is my favourite.

  • @NoSediment

    @NoSediment

    Жыл бұрын

    I also tried to buy the special editions of the Bollinger made for James Bond movies - they always also had great packaging. 🙌 I am sure those champagnes can age beautifully.

  • @-itkindaworks-

    @-itkindaworks-

    Жыл бұрын

    @@NoSediment At the time, in finland it was a bit strange and not possible to sell 007 bottles because it was 'advertising', so I got it from Berlin

  • @NoSediment

    @NoSediment

    Жыл бұрын

    Wow, that is interesting to see how things work in other countries. 🤔

  • @-itkindaworks-

    @-itkindaworks-

    Жыл бұрын

    @@NoSediment We have this state owned monopoly called Alko which handles alcohol including wine. Beer you can buy from grocery stores. It has pros and cons

  • @groodsadventures
    @groodsadventures2 ай бұрын

    Hi Agnes! If you had to choose between Taittinger Brut Reserve and Bollinger Brut NV which one would you choose and why? Thanks! 😊

  • @NoSediment

    @NoSediment

    2 ай бұрын

    Hii. :) I would probably choose Bollinger, despite me liking Taittinger very much. I think the entry cuvee of Bollinger is one of the most exciting champagnes in the market. It is quite complex and rich for the introduction Champagne, and never have disappointed me.

  • @dublodave7860
    @dublodave7860 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Agnese, Great video (as usual) but this is one where I would not fully agree with you. My lasting memory of Bollinger is not a good one, many years ago I bought half a case of their Grand Annee 1996, upon opening the first bottle (a couple of years after purchase) it was corked, subsequent openings found three of the six bottles to be corked so I have never bought it since. I do keep my wine under proper conditions and keep some NV Champagnes (and vintage - I have some Pol Roger 1990 in my cellar) for years to see how they develop, yesterday I opened a bottle of Launois NV(one of my all time favorites) which was purchased in 2006, fabulous, amazing and it brought back some really happy family memories.

  • @NoSediment

    @NoSediment

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank You for Your comment. 🙏🏻 All is good, not all the time we need to agree with each other. That is fine. 😉 In other situation I would say that Bollinger is simply not Your style, but if it was corked it means it was spoiled. It is completely not Your fault and fortunately it is also not the fault of Bollinger house (maybe a little- because they have chosen a bad quality cork product). The packaging simply failed. 😓 But I still understand You - those were not cheap Champagnes even back then and to simply pour it all out is painful and can ruin the whole experience with the house. 😳 Fortunately there are other great Champagne houses as You mention Yourself. 🥂 Cheers! 🍾

  • @ericifune5543

    @ericifune5543

    Жыл бұрын

    You are very unlucky. I also had a case but all have been good.

  • @jtrender7833
    @jtrender7833 Жыл бұрын

    I LOVE Bollinger!!!!

  • @NoSediment

    @NoSediment

    Жыл бұрын

    As You see, me too! Great Champagne! 🥂

  • @narrowistheway77
    @narrowistheway7710 ай бұрын

    You’ll also notice that he’s had Veuve Clicquot, Tattinger, and Dom Perignon as well in a few films. But Bollinger definitely appears to be the favorite. Knowing how movie marketing works, these companies likely pay for the exposure, and apparently Bollinger has done the best job at getting advertising in James Bond movies haha

  • @NoSediment

    @NoSediment

    10 ай бұрын

    Apparently, it all started with a Taittinger, and at that times it was not payed placement. Only later did Bollinger become synonymous with James Bond! 🤷‍♀️🥂

  • @donaldcook3112

    @donaldcook3112

    7 ай бұрын

    Correct. Fleming listed ‘Taittinger, Comtes de Champagne’ their premium ‘Blanc de blanc’ style; I have 3 of the 2006 still sleeping and awaiting their ‘right day and time’. I can’t abide not fully matured wines and champagnes. How about you?..

  • @MoMo-wt9dv
    @MoMo-wt9dv Жыл бұрын

    You should come to switzerland to the place "The Schilthorn - Piz Gloria" it is world famous for its 360-degree revolving restaurant and as the film location for the iconic Bond movie "On Her Majesty's Secret Service". They serve the Bollinger with an amazing view ;-)

  • @NoSediment

    @NoSediment

    Жыл бұрын

    That sounds really impressive- but don’t You get sick? I remember this feeling in Seattle when up in the Space Needle, it was also moving, surreal feeling. 😁

  • @Tennisisreallyfun
    @TennisisreallyfunАй бұрын

    I’m looking at either the 1975 or 1985 Bollinger RD amongst other choices for a special dinner coming up, and I’m unfamiliar with the brand. Any thoughts on what such an aged vintage has to offer from the brand? Any thoughts from others, especially those who have drunk those specific vintages, are welcome!

  • @typerightseesight
    @typerightseesight Жыл бұрын

    I have been MEANING to get a chardonnay champagne to drink first before having a bottle of a dark red wine blend.

  • @NoSediment

    @NoSediment

    Жыл бұрын

    Blanc de Blancs are truly great style to start enjoying Champagne. 🥂

  • @typerightseesight

    @typerightseesight

    Жыл бұрын

    @@NoSediment I knew a kid growing up whose eye popped out from a dirt bike accident. The doctors put it back in and he was completely cured. He had changed his name. It was Andrew blank Lenard. Lol, true story.

  • @panaceiasuberes6464
    @panaceiasuberes6464 Жыл бұрын

    What's so special? Oh let me count the ways: 1- Its an old-fashioned style of Champagne that doesn't cut corners: Cristal produces over 5 times the number of their premier crus than Bollinger 2- the vineyards themselves are way more labout-intensive and given more space to express the terroir 3- They have proper disgorgement in place for their premier crus, not that automated thing as other "premium" brands. 4- the vines are older so the production per hectare is lower but the champagne in itself is so much flavourfull. Disclaimer: Bollinger fanboy here

  • @NoSediment

    @NoSediment

    Жыл бұрын

    I see a fellow Bollinger fan! 🍾🥂✨ Cheers! 💥

  • @df71091
    @df71091 Жыл бұрын

    i always stayed away from champagne, i thought its overpriced and that i can better sparkling wine for my money...but i will give it a shot one day :D

  • @NoSediment

    @NoSediment

    Жыл бұрын

    I was just discussing with some Champagne region experts that prices of Champagne will most likely grow similarly as with Burgundy in near future. And I think that today it is most affordable that it will ever be again. 🤷‍♀️ That of course still means it is premium product not all of us can afford. 🥹

  • @df71091

    @df71091

    Жыл бұрын

    @@NoSediment i have zero knowledge about the produceres from burgundy all i know is that i csnt afford them haha :(

  • @TatoGURIELI
    @TatoGURIELI Жыл бұрын

  • @NoSediment

    @NoSediment

    Жыл бұрын

    ✨🥂 Cheers!

  • @MM-ov3ne
    @MM-ov3ne Жыл бұрын

    Bollinger seems to be one of those champagnes that has a cult following. How do you find the special cuvée compares to Grand Annee or the RD?

  • @NoSediment

    @NoSediment

    Жыл бұрын

    Khmm, to be honest I have tasted more RD than Grande Annee, but I find these Champagnes quite vinous and concentrated, even more structured, than their regular cuvee. I remember some were arguing that RD is for immediate consumption - but I have never felt that, they age quite beautifully.

  • @frederiquecouture3924
    @frederiquecouture39243 ай бұрын

    ICI CYBER SPACE HIGH COMMAND. Not for sale.

  • @numanuma20
    @numanuma20 Жыл бұрын

    The reason he asks for the drink to be shaken not stirred is to dilute the drink with water when the ice melts.

  • @NoSediment

    @NoSediment

    Жыл бұрын

    I didn’t know that. But bartender said it is very wrong to serve Vodka Martini that way. 😳

  • @johnnymetallica1039

    @johnnymetallica1039

    9 ай бұрын

    Vodka martini is wrong in and of itself. Gin! 🤣

  • @frederiquecouture3924
    @frederiquecouture39243 ай бұрын

    🎂.

  • @frederiquecouture3924
    @frederiquecouture39243 ай бұрын

    Not Sharing.

  • @wizeasz4035
    @wizeasz4035 Жыл бұрын

    Ok, tough question for you, maybe easy. You have three champagne choices in front of you, but you can only drink one. Your choices are: A) Bollinger Grande Annee Brut 2008 B) Dom Perignon Vintage 2008 or C) Louis Roederer Cristal Brut Vintage 2008. What do you take home?

  • @NoSediment

    @NoSediment

    Жыл бұрын

    All are great Champagnes and 2008 fine vintage, but in this case I would go for Cristal! And what would be Your choice?

  • @wizeasz4035

    @wizeasz4035

    Жыл бұрын

    @@NoSediment If I could take only one home, I might take the Cristal. Simply because the vintage is great across the board but the Cristal I think would increase in value the most lol. BTW Cheers and thanks for playing along. You guys are great!

  • @giuliettcamel

    @giuliettcamel

    Жыл бұрын

    Not sure between crystal and grande anne 😅

  • @ulalagowska8336
    @ulalagowska8336 Жыл бұрын

    Is this a sponsored content?

  • @NoSediment

    @NoSediment

    Жыл бұрын

    No, everything You see here is bought by my own money. And everything I say here is said by myself. 😅 There are few sponsored videos, but I say so at the beginning. 🙌🍾 Cheers! ✨🥂

  • @ulalagowska8336

    @ulalagowska8336

    Жыл бұрын

    Cool. It's just usually the sommeliers that i've met emphasize that they prefer champagne from small producers because they express better the terroir. It's not common to come across sommeliers being enthusiastic about grandes maisons. Cheers

  • @NoSediment

    @NoSediment

    Жыл бұрын

    I think it is fashionable right now. But the quality is there with these large brands as well. And they definitely offer consistency. I enjoy both: grower champagnes and grandes marques! 🍾✨

  • @frederiquecouture3924
    @frederiquecouture39243 ай бұрын

    Non.