Bollinger has been family-owned since 1829 and the spirit of independence and passion guide the audacious and intransident decisions of the house. In July 1884 Bollinger was granted the Royal warrant by Queen Victoria, the symbol of the official supplier to the Court, and Bollinger has played a part for more than a century at the most important ceremonies of the Royal Family of England. Long maturation time in Bollinger's cellar allows for the perfect development of complex aromas. Time allows the aromas of the yeasts to develop in their individual way. La Grande Année is Bollinger’s Prestige Cuvée and is only produced when exceptional vintages occur. The grapes come exclusively from Grands and Premiers Crus.