Bollinger is one of our favorite houses in Champagne — and, famously, the longtime Champagne of James Bond. Special Cuvée is where the legend starts: a Pinot Noir-driven blend built for richness and depth, with a deep library of reserve wines and long time on the lees doing the heavy lifting. This is Champagne with broad shoulders — toasty, structured, and serious, but never heavy. It's the house pour that made Bollinger a benchmark. Pop it for a celebration or, better yet, for no reason at all.