Bollinger
Aÿ
Winery in Aÿ, France
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Pinot Noir House
Price
$150–200tasting
Why go
Bollinger offers bookable cellar tours and tastings in Aÿ through its 1829 app. Go for a look at its Pinot Noir-led range, then compare Special Cuvée with a PN edition or a current vintage release.
About Bollinger
You can plan a Bollinger visit in Aÿ rather than hoping for a walk-in tasting. The house lists Discovery and Experiential tours through its 1829 app, with cellar visits and tastings throughout the year. Book ahead and check the current tour and bottle selection before setting out.
What to taste
Start with Special Cuvée to meet the house style. If PN is being poured, note its edition: each 100% Pinot Noir release foregrounds a particular cru and base vintage. A current La Grande Année offers a different comparison; check the vintage and technical sheet rather than assuming every wine uses the same cellar method.
One vineyard, two wines
La Côte aux Enfants is Bollinger’s steep four-hectare parcel in Aÿ. The name appears on both a still red Pinot Noir and a Champagne, so ask which one is included in any tasting or available for purchase.
Bollinger has announced that Émilien Boutillat will join as cellar master on October 1, 2026. Until then, describe that change as forthcoming.
Planning details
- Location
- 20 boulevard Maréchal de Lattre de Tassigny, 51160 Aÿ-Champagne, France
- Website
- champagne-bollinger.com
- Phone
- +33 3 26 53 33 66
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Bollinger presents a palpable sense of history and village-scale character. The house traces its origins to 1829, and its cellar network running beneath the streets of Aÿ reinforces a continuity of production and place. Because it is family-controlled and owns a significant portfolio of classified vineyard parcels, the estate reads less like a corporate brand and more like a practiced, place-focused producer. Visitors encounter stone cellars, a lineage of winemaking, and the quietly scenic context of the Marne Valley — an atmosphere that feels historic and quietly charming rather than flashy or transient.
Best For
Book a Bollinger cellar visit if you want to compare the house’s Pinot Noir wines and see its Aÿ cellars. The 1829 app lists Discovery and Experiential tours; check the current options and reserve ahead.
Tasting Tips
Compare Special Cuvée with a PN edition, noting that edition’s principal cru and base vintage. For La Grande Année, check the release year and technical sheet. Ask whether La Côte aux Enfants refers to the still red wine or the Champagne.
Venue details
Ambiance
Historic cellars with atmospheric underground galleries spanning 6km; dimly lit storage areas housing thousands of bottles; elegant tasting rooms with refined, traditional ambiance reflecting nearly 200 years of heritage.
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At the Vineyard
- Appellation
- Champagne AOC
- Varietals
- Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Meunier
- Tour Duration
- 90-120 minutes
- Tour Languages
- English, French, Italian
- Visits
- By appointment only
- Farming
- Sustainable
- Wine Styles
- Sparkling
- Shipping
- Available
- Wine Club
- Available
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 20 boulevard Maréchal de Lattre de Tassigny, 51160 Aÿ-Champagne, France
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Location
20 boulevard Maréchal de Lattre de Tassigny, 51160 Aÿ-Champagne, France · Directions
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you visit Bollinger in Aÿ?
Yes. Bollinger offers bookable cellar tours and tastings through its 1829 app, including Discovery and Experiential visits. Reserve ahead.
What is Bollinger PN?
PN is a 100% Pinot Noir Champagne series. Each edition highlights a principal cru and a base vintage.
Is La Côte aux Enfants a Champagne?
Bollinger makes both a still red Pinot Noir and a separate Champagne associated with its La Côte aux Enfants vineyard. Check the bottle label.