Bollinger was founded in 1829 by Henri Bollinger and remains family-owned to this day. The house owns more than 180 hectares of vineyards, including many Grands Crus and Premiers Crus, and also purchases grapes. Despite its international reputation, Bollinger is not part of a large group, but continues to operate independently.

The house's style is characterized by a high proportion of Pinot Noir and vinification in oak barrels. This gives the champagnes a powerful, almost wine-like character and excellent aging potential. It is also noteworthy that the reserve wines are stored in corked magnums, which contributes to additional complexity and consistency.