Posts Tagged ‘Bollinger’
A Complete Guide To James Bond’s Champagne Moments
The name’s Bond, James Bond Other than the way he says his name, Martini, Shaken, not Stirred might just be Bond’s second most famous line, but despite the Martini being Bond’s signature drink, he drinks more Champagne than Martini’s. Bond Fact – Did you know that a real Martini is not really meant to be…
Read MoreJames Bond & Champagne
Just as there have been many dashing actors portraying the infamous James Bond over the years, he has had many fabulous Champagne co-stars. With the twenty fourth James Bond film ‘Spectre’, Daniel Craig’s James Bond Champagne co-star is the 2002 Bollinger R.D. (Recently Disgorged) Extra Brut. Bond and Bollinger Champagne (founded in 1829) have been…
Read MoreBollinger & Japanese Cuisine
It is a gorgeous, cool evening in Abu Dhabi. Spring is upon us. Anyone who has been here or to Dubai will know what a premium a temperate evening is., especially as we await the onslaught of Summer. KOI, the restaurant, lounge and bar that celebrates the elevation of Japanese cuisine to a different level…
Read MorePerfect Champagne Gifts for Valentine’s Day
Champagne is one of the ultimate symbols of romance and luxury. It makes the perfect gift for your other half, your friends or even better – for yourself! Here’s some fantastic and romantic Champagnes you can easily pick up from store or order online: Lanson Rose & Black Mini Duo, £26 at MoonPig.com Can’t decide…
Read MoreBollinger Searches for New Company President
Champagne Bollinger’s current head, Jérôme Philipon has been promoted to the position of CEE at SJB (Société Jacques Bollinger), leaving a role to be filled at the company. Philipon will soon have to relocate to Paris from his home in Reims for his new more senior position at Bollinger. He is the first person outside…
Read MoreVictory for English Bubbly: Chapel Down Wins Boat Race Contract
After a battle with the French, it has been announced that the official sparkling wine of the Oxford and Cambridge boat race will be English. Chapel Down, a Kent producer, won a 4-year contract with the sporting event. They will be taking over from Champagne Bollinger, who have supplied the event for the previous 4…
Read MoreBollinger Renews Partnership with England Rugby
Champagne Bollinger has renewed its partnership with The Rugby Football Union (RFU), which will continue as the official Champagne of England Rugby for another four years until 2020. Champagne Bollinger also becoming the exclusive Champagne supplier to Twickenham Stadium for all non-match day events. It will also benefit from match day activation and branding rights.…
Read MoreBollinger Auctioning Very Rare 102 Year Old Bottle of Champagne
Sotheby’s in New York will be auctioning a recently discovered 102-year-old bottle of Bollinger Champagne on the 19th November, which will have a starting bid price of US$10,000. The auction, ‘A Century of Champagne Bollinger’, will also include six rare lots of Bollinger Vieilles Vignes Françaises ranging from 1988 to 2002, all harvested from the…
Read MoreCelebrity Interview: Tim Wonnacott
Tim is an antiques expert and television presenter. He was a director of Sotheby’s, one of the world’s oldest auction houses and is best known for presenting the daytime programme Bargain Hunt from 2003 until 2015. Tim first started appearing regularly on television in the early 1990s on Antiques Roadshow. He was a regular expert…
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