Buying champagne in a magnum format is interesting because it ages better, developing more complex flavours over time. The larger bottle also looks impressive and is perfect for sharing at celebrations. Plus, magnums are often rarer, making them a unique choice for enthusiasts.

A Pinot Noir-dominated blend that always includes a generous proportion of reserve wines. The biggest and boldest of the big house non-vintages, this is still made from mostly estate fruit.

All of the reserve wines are aged in magnums under natural cork, and a large percentage of the fruit is still barrel fermented. In an age where a lot of the big houses are concentrating more on marketing and less on the product, Bollinger continues their tradition of quality.