Tasting Notes: Fruity aromas with sweet vanilla. Lively carbonation, rich & full bodied with a silky mouthfeel. Earth like complexity which stays on the palate. Cocoa on the finish with a snap of bitterness. In todays hectic world, sometimes you have to take time out to reward yourself & Bohemia is just the beer to make you feel extra special. One of the worlds most awarded lagers, Bohemia began way back in 1905, when it was recognised that Mexico needed a fine beer to compete with its European counterparts. A fine lager was produced to celebrate Mexicos heritage & culinary excellence. Named after one of the worldss most recognised brewing regions, Bohemia is the byword for understated elegance, quality & craftsmanship. Bohemia is brewed at the CCM distillery in Monterrey, Mexico. The pure water comes from deep wells in the Mexican countryside. The hops still today come from the Czech Republic & are used for the complexity of their aroma. The barley is medium roasted so as to create a rich, caramel flavour. Everything is 100% natural: the way it should be. This combination of the finest ingredients creates a finest top quality beer which is bold & full bodied in flavour & the perfect match for Mexican & strong flavoured foods. Even the bottle speaks of Mexican sophistication. Bottled in protective glass that is made by CCM themselves to protect the hops inside & preserve the outstanding flavour. The 35.5cl bottle is available in a cool six pack design, complete with handle, so that carrying along the beer to a gathering with friends need not be a chore. A distinctive gilded bottle design is elegant but not flashy & features a subtle reference to the Aztec history of the region. ...

Bold London Spirit is made by infusing sour cherry, Cassia bark & a carefully selected number of botanicals including anise, vanilla, lavender, hibiscus, clove & raspberry leaves. A hint of Juniper too! Woody spices make themselves known upfront, along side big cherry notes & well balanced anise. Cherry dominates the palate, but they are dried out by the Cassia bark & lifted by big spicy notes towards the finish. Serve simply over ice, stir & add a twist of orange zest to be Bold over. Mix with Lemonade with summer fruits or serve with champagne or ginger. A perfect aperitif or digestive as the bitter taste triggers digestive sensors throughout your body aiding digestion & well being. ...

An intense ruby colour. On the nose, notes of liquorice, morello cherries & elderflower jam which develop toward hints of cocoa. Bursts of fruitiness on the palate with a rich mouth feel with a beautiful tannic structure; final notes of cherry & kirsch. Please not that this is not a sparkling wine, it is in fact an example of red wine that could have produced from Champagne a few centuries ago, at the time of their splendour. La Cote aux Enfants comes from a small plot of 70 acres, located in the heart of the terroir of Ay one of champagne's Grands Crus. Exceptional for its exposure & the quality of its soil, it is exclusively planted with Pinot Noir. This vineyard is specifically cultivated, with a green harvest that reduces the yield down to 8, 500kgs per hectare. At the harvest, the grapes are sorted 'a la clayette' & the harvest completely destemmed. Only made from the 'jus de goutte', (Free-run juice), this is the first juice following the running-off of a tank after alcoholic fermentation. It is also called free-run wine. The wine macerates on its skins for 10 to 12 days. It is then aged for a maximum of two years, in 205 litre oak casks, which are three to five years old. Originally, Champagne was reputed for... its red wines. It is also said that it ousted the wines of Burgundy from the table of Henri IV. The most renowned were those of Ay & indeed it was usual for all red wines from Champagne to be reffered to as ' Vin d' Ay. The red coteaux champenois (the denomination that describes still wines from Champagne) from Ay. ' La Cote aux Enfants', therefore constitutes a return to the origins of Champagne. It is only produced in exceptional years from a small plot, 'la Cote aux Enfants', ideally located in the heart of the terroir of Ay & planted with pinot noir. ...

Grande Annee, the name, signifies that Bollinger's vintage champagne is only released during 'great' years. The Grande Annee blend comes only from a particularly fine harvest. When such a harvest occurs the House selects its best wines, cru by cru & grape variety by grape variety
- the key to the particular year. Each wine is individually fermented in oak casks prior to blending. On average, the blend is composed of 65% pinot noir & 35% chardonnay. The Grande Annee always ages for a minimum of five years in its bottle, magnum or jeroboam corked with a traditional cork.
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A delicate hue with golden reflections. Honey, gingerbread & cinnamon aromas; subtle notes of dried fruits (hazelnut) & dried flowers onn the nose. The palate is mature, supple & full with a long finish with hints of pastry, candied orange & ripe fruit flavours. Grande Annee, the name, signifies that Bollinger's vintage champagne is only released during 'great' years. ...

To the eye: The delicate colour & golden hues are a sign of the wines maturity & Bollingers wine-making methods. To the nose: A first impression of fresh almonds, then yellow-flesh fruit aromas evoking peach & mango; toasted, roasted notes accompanied with dried citrus & pink grapefruit. On the palate: A lovely aromatic fullness with honey flavours & a smooth chalky texture; candied lemon notes & a delicious bitterness, a wonderfully refreshing finish. After bottling, cellar aging take place under a natural cork to protect from oxidation & to preserve the freshness of the wines, the bouquet & the clarity of aromas. Ageing on lees for 9 years. ...

To the eye: The delicate colour & golden hues are a sign of the wines maturity & Bollingers wine-making methods. To the nose: A first impression of fresh almonds, then yellow-flesh fruit aromas evoking peach & mango; toasted, roasted notes accompanied with dried citrus & pink grapefruit. On the palate: A lovely aromatic fullness with honey flavours & a smooth chalky texture; candied lemon notes & a delicious bitterness, a wonderfully refreshing finish. After bottling, cellar aging take place under a natural cork to protect from oxidation & to preserve the freshness of the wines, the bouquet & the clarity of aromas. Ageing on lees for 9 years. ...

La Grande Anne 2012 is the perfect champagne for gourmet food. To fully appreciate its unique style & aromas, La Grande Anne 2012 is best served between 8 & 10C. You can enjoy La Grande Anne 2012 now or choose to age it in your cellar. To the eye: The delicate colour & golden hues are a sign of the wines maturity & reflective of Bollingers wine-making methods. To the nose: full & expressive. Apricot, almond & hazelnut, followed by notes of honey & cereals intertwining in a symphony of aromas. On the palate: exceptional texture & structure. Dense, silky with a long finish. Fresh & full with a delicious refined finish. Pair with: Scallops with sorrel & vanilla. Grilled oyster, smoked butter & sea purslane. Hen of the woods mushroom, potato emulsion & truffle. ...

La Grande Anne 2014 is the perfect champagne for gourmet food. To fully appreciate its unique style & aromas, this wine is best served between 8 & 10C. You can enjoy La Grande Anne 2014 now or choose to age it in your cellar.

Colour: Tinted with golden glints that reflect the wines maturity & Bollinger vinification techniques. Nose: A precise & fruity nose with a slight scent of sea-air. Aromas of cherry & lemon mingle with quince & bergamot. Then notes of hazelnut & almond, peach & mirabelle plum complete this wines range of aromas. Palate: The initial sensation is a fine & intense effervescence, followed by a wonderful vinosity, & then balanced with delicate acidity. Its very fine texture & sea-air finish bring excellent length on the palate, accompanied by a delicate minerality & the complex flavours of orchard fruit & citrus. This wine unfurls gradually, revealing its full potential & intensity.

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This is Madame Bollinger's ultimate gift, the result of rare conditions: a blend between a great champagne & one of the very best red wines of the Champagne region, both from the same vintage. To the eye: Salmon coloured with orange hues To the nose: Red currant & almonds aromas followed by spicy & grilled notes. Flavours of great Burgundy Pinot Noirs. To the palate: Surprisingly wine-like but also very lively. Aromas of cherries, or kirsch, & toasted bread. 68% Pinot Noir, 32% Chardonnay, 89% Grands crus, 11% Premiers Crus, 5% red Cote aux Enfants wine. At Bollinger, only very high quality harvests become vintage: vintage 2004 gives us beautifully wine-like champagne, with pleasant hints of a great Pinot Noir. ...