The blend, on average, consists of 60% pinot noir, 25% chardonnay and 15% pinot meunier, harvested from around 30 different crus in Champagne.  The pinot noir and chardonnay grapes come exclusively from grands and premiers crus.

The blend also includes 5 to 10% of reserve wines kept in magnum for several years in the Bollinger cellars.

Special Cuvée is aged for a minimum of 3 years in the Bollinger cellars before disgorgement.