An unexpected result from a blind comparison of vintage-dated Bolly ... plus a short report on yesterday's UK launch of Bollinger Grande Année 2008. Tomorrow we publish a collection of tasting notes on more than 140 champagnes and other sparkling wines.
Bollinger's UK distribution company Mentzendorff is still reeling from the shock of how hot the market for prestige champagne is. Apparently, they sold out of Bollinger Grande Année 2008 in less than an hour, thanks to orders from the likes of BI Wines, Berry Bros & Rudd and Justerini & Brooks, who have all experienced high demand...