Undoubtedly one of Champagne's most beloved Houses, Bollinger is recognized as synonymous with refined style and incredible quality. The history of this legendary winery is also closely linked to that of the woman who led it, with skill and expertise for years. In this case, we are speaking about 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 it was immediately a huge success, so much so that it became the official wine of the British royal house. And it was Queen Victoria, great-great-granddaughter of Elizabeth II, who gave the house of A? the Royal Award, a great honor. Elisabeth's is also the idea, very modern for its time, of linking the image of its wines to that of Britain's most famous spy, the legendary 007. Again, this is a real success. The first case of "product placement." The maison now owns about 160 hectares of vineyards throughout Champagne, from which it meets about 70 percent of its annual needs. Bollinger produces about 2million bottles.