The venerable posh grocer Fortnum & Mason on Piccadilly in London is known for many things – smart tins of tea and dainty restaurants – but not for price slashing.
However, I am delighted to report that one of the best buys in champagne in the UK is currently to be found in the new basement wine department of Fortnum & Mason. The non vintage grower's champagne that I was so impressed by in my tastings for my recent survey of growers' champagnes that I scored it 18 out of 20 is currently being offered at just £20.83 a bottle...