Undoubtedly one of the most beloved Maisons in Champagne, Bollinger is recognised as synonymous with refined style and incredible quality. The history of this legendary winery is also closely linked to the woman who led it with skill and expertise for years. In this case, it is Elisabeth “Lilly” Bollinger, a true entrepreneur capable of growing the company with the right mix of tradition and innovation. The history of the Bollinger winery began in 1829 and was immediately a huge success, so much so that it became the official wine of the British royal family. It was Queen Victoria, great-great-grandmother of Elizabeth II, who conferred the Royal Award, a great honour, on the house of Aÿ. Elisabeth also had the idea, very modern for its time, of linking the image of her wines to that of the most famous English spy, the legendary 007. This too was a real success. The first case of “product placement”. Today, the maison owns around 160 hectares of vineyards throughout Champagne, which meet around 70% of its annual needs. Bollinger produces around 2 million bottles.