Bond's favourite Champage

Bond's favourite Champage

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AdamV12V

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4,987 posts

176 months

Tuesday 29th July 2014
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Bollinger, is currently on special offer at Sainsburys.

Normally £45 per bottle, is reduced to £29 which is a great deal in itself, however they also have a buy any 6 bottles of wine or champagne and get 25% off offer. So if you stack those two offers it ends up at just £21.75 per bottle.

Too good to miss at this price so had 4 bottles delivered this morning along with some wine to get the extra discount and just popped the cork on the first one tonight. wobble


F1 NDW

1,116 posts

145 months

Tuesday 29th July 2014
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Just to be pedantic, I thought it was Dom Perignon and it doesn't come that cheap!

AndyBrew

2,774 posts

218 months

Tuesday 29th July 2014
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cheers me dears, snapped up 6 bottles myself beer

threesixty

2,068 posts

202 months

Tuesday 29th July 2014
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F1 NDW said:
Just to be pedantic, I thought it was Dom Perignon and it doesn't come that cheap!
So did I but a little research reveals that dom is only mentioned once in the books. I think it makes more appearances in the films though.

Speculatore

2,002 posts

234 months

Tuesday 29th July 2014
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It is Bollinger however the original character in Ian Fleming’s novels preferred Taittinger remarking in Casino Royale “[1943 Taittinger] is probably the finest champagne in the world”.

There has been many references to his favourite tipple during a succession of movies as follows:
Live and Let Die: Bollinger
Moonraker: Bollinger RD ’69
View to a Kill: Bollinger ’75
License to Kill: Bollinger RD ’75
The Living Daylights: Bollinger
Goldeneye: Bollinger Grande Année 1988
Tomorrow Never Dies: Bollinger Grande Année 1989
The World Is Not Enough: Bollinger Grande Année 1990
Die Another Day: Bollinger ’61
Casino Royale: Bollinger Grande Année 1990
Quantum of Solace: Bollinger

There is the mention of other Champagnes as follows:
Dr. No: Dom Perignon ’55
From Russia with Love: Taittinger Blanc de Blanc
Goldfinger: Dom Perignon ’53
Thunderball: Dom Perignon ’55 (to accompany Beluga Caviar)
You Only Live Twice: Dom Perignon ’59,
On Her Majesty’s Secret Service Dom Perignon ’57.
The Man With The Golden Gun: Dom Perignon ’64

He does mention champagne in some of the narrative:

The Spy Who Loved Me, Bond: Bond quips “Maybe I misjudged Stromberg. Any man who drinks Dom Perignon ’52 can’t be all bad”

Goldfinger: Shortly before being painted gold Jill Masterson (Shirley Eaton) is in bed with Bond, he gets up to get them a bottle of Champagne from the fridge bestowing these words of wisdom: “My dear girl, there are some things that just aren’t done. Such as drinking Dom Perignon ’53 above a temperature of 38 degrees Farenheight. That’s as bad as listening to the Beatles without earmuffs.”

The Living Daylights: Bond delivers a Harrods hamper to General Georgi Koskov who has defected and is being hidden in a country house. “What’s this? From Harrods a godsend, the food here is horrible. What’s this, Caviar, well that’s peasant food for us, but with champagne it’s ok. And more – Bollinger RD – the best!” Bond explains he took the liberty of changing it as the brand on the list was “questionable”.

Die Another day: After fourteen months of captivity Bond walks into a posh Hong Kong hotel looking like Robinson Crusoe with tatty clothes, long hair and a bushy beard. He asks for a room, food and champagne, “If there’s any left, the ’61 Bollinger” Now that’s style, shame the films crap!

tonyhall38

4,194 posts

215 months

Tuesday 29th July 2014
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You really do need to get out more.....

Speculatore

2,002 posts

234 months

Tuesday 29th July 2014
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tonyhall38 said:
You really do need to get out more.....
I would but as I have no mates I have no one to go out with....

J12MOC

802 posts

143 months

Tuesday 29th July 2014
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I'm with Fleming on this one.... My fridge.....


W1111AM

942 posts

128 months

Tuesday 29th July 2014
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Speculatore said:
It is Bollinger however the original character in Ian Fleming’s novels preferred Taittinger remarking in Casino Royale “[1943 Taittinger] is probably the finest champagne in the world”.

There has been many references to his favourite tipple during a succession of movies as follows:
Live and Let Die: Bollinger
Moonraker: Bollinger RD ’69
View to a Kill: Bollinger ’75
License to Kill: Bollinger RD ’75
The Living Daylights: Bollinger
Goldeneye: Bollinger Grande Année 1988
Tomorrow Never Dies: Bollinger Grande Année 1989
The World Is Not Enough: Bollinger Grande Année 1990
Die Another Day: Bollinger ’61
Casino Royale: Bollinger Grande Année 1990
Quantum of Solace: Bollinger

There is the mention of other Champagnes as follows:
Dr. No: Dom Perignon ’55
From Russia with Love: Taittinger Blanc de Blanc
Goldfinger: Dom Perignon ’53
Thunderball: Dom Perignon ’55 (to accompany Beluga Caviar)
You Only Live Twice: Dom Perignon ’59,
On Her Majesty’s Secret Service Dom Perignon ’57.
The Man With The Golden Gun: Dom Perignon ’64

He does mention champagne in some of the narrative:

The Spy Who Loved Me, Bond: Bond quips “Maybe I misjudged Stromberg. Any man who drinks Dom Perignon ’52 can’t be all bad”

Goldfinger: Shortly before being painted gold Jill Masterson (Shirley Eaton) is in bed with Bond, he gets up to get them a bottle of Champagne from the fridge bestowing these words of wisdom: “My dear girl, there are some things that just aren’t done. Such as drinking Dom Perignon ’53 above a temperature of 38 degrees Farenheight. That’s as bad as listening to the Beatles without earmuffs.”

The Living Daylights: Bond delivers a Harrods hamper to General Georgi Koskov who has defected and is being hidden in a country house. “What’s this? From Harrods a godsend, the food here is horrible. What’s this, Caviar, well that’s peasant food for us, but with champagne it’s ok. And more – Bollinger RD – the best!” Bond explains he took the liberty of changing it as the brand on the list was “questionable”.

Die Another day: After fourteen months of captivity Bond walks into a posh Hong Kong hotel looking like Robinson Crusoe with tatty clothes, long hair and a bushy beard. He asks for a room, food and champagne, “If there’s any left, the ’61 Bollinger” Now that’s style, shame the films crap!
Dave, truly awesome, thanks, priceless smile

Goldfinger, Furka Pass:

Retman

848 posts

157 months

Tuesday 29th July 2014
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Speculatore said:
It is Bollinger however the original character in Ian Fleming’s novels preferred Taittinger remarking in Casino Royale “[1943 Taittinger] is probably the finest champagne in the world”.

There has been many references to his favourite tipple during a succession of movies as follows:
Live and Let Die: Bollinger
Moonraker: Bollinger RD ’69
View to a Kill: Bollinger ’75
License to Kill: Bollinger RD ’75
The Living Daylights: Bollinger
Goldeneye: Bollinger Grande Année 1988
Tomorrow Never Dies: Bollinger Grande Année 1989
The World Is Not Enough: Bollinger Grande Année 1990
Die Another Day: Bollinger ’61
Casino Royale: Bollinger Grande Année 1990
Quantum of Solace: Bollinger

There is the mention of other Champagnes as follows:
Dr. No: Dom Perignon ’55
From Russia with Love: Taittinger Blanc de Blanc
Goldfinger: Dom Perignon ’53
Thunderball: Dom Perignon ’55 (to accompany Beluga Caviar)
You Only Live Twice: Dom Perignon ’59,
On Her Majesty’s Secret Service Dom Perignon ’57.
The Man With The Golden Gun: Dom Perignon ’64

He does mention champagne in some of the narrative:

The Spy Who Loved Me, Bond: Bond quips “Maybe I misjudged Stromberg. Any man who drinks Dom Perignon ’52 can’t be all bad”

Goldfinger: Shortly before being painted gold Jill Masterson (Shirley Eaton) is in bed with Bond, he gets up to get them a bottle of Champagne from the fridge bestowing these words of wisdom: “My dear girl, there are some things that just aren’t done. Such as drinking Dom Perignon ’53 above a temperature of 38 degrees Farenheight. That’s as bad as listening to the Beatles without earmuffs.”

The Living Daylights: Bond delivers a Harrods hamper to General Georgi Koskov who has defected and is being hidden in a country house. “What’s this? From Harrods a godsend, the food here is horrible. What’s this, Caviar, well that’s peasant food for us, but with champagne it’s ok. And more – Bollinger RD – the best!” Bond explains he took the liberty of changing it as the brand on the list was “questionable”.

Die Another day: After fourteen months of captivity Bond walks into a posh Hong Kong hotel looking like Robinson Crusoe with tatty clothes, long hair and a bushy beard. He asks for a room, food and champagne, “If there’s any left, the ’61 Bollinger” Now that’s style, shame the films crap!
Dave, you are either a Google genius or have Spectaculatore knowledge getmecoat

Speculatore

2,002 posts

234 months

Wednesday 30th July 2014
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My cars BR project name was 'Blofeld' for a reason......

thetees

263 posts

141 months

Wednesday 30th July 2014
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Sainsbury's delivery van due in 2 hours with a case on board woohoo
Bargain. Thanks for the info.

simontdo

87 posts

152 months

Wednesday 30th July 2014
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Mine's arriving between 4 and 5 on Friday.

Thanks for the tip off!

AndyBrew

2,774 posts

218 months

Wednesday 30th July 2014
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J12MOC said:
I'm with Fleming on this one.... My fridge.....

You seriously want to get some milk in there!

CliffAML

83 posts

135 months

Wednesday 30th July 2014
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Ah well, another excuse to take the DBS to Sainsbury's then....

Impasse

15,099 posts

240 months

Wednesday 30th July 2014
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I'm not sure where my nearest Sainsbury is, which irks me somewhat. But yes, Bond's Champagne allegiances, like Fleming's and Broccoli's, was somewhat fickle and shifted to suit whatever mood.

RichB

51,431 posts

283 months

Wednesday 30th July 2014
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Having done a tour of the champagne houses, in the DB MkIII of course, I reached the conclusion that Taittinger's wines are far more to my taste than Bollinger's.

CliffAML

83 posts

135 months

Wednesday 30th July 2014
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RichB said:
Having done a tour of the champagne houses, in the DB MkIII of course, I reached the conclusion that Taittinger's wines are far more to my taste than Bollinger's.
Not quite sure myself, I shall have to try more to decide...

Jon1967x

7,175 posts

123 months

Wednesday 30th July 2014
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On a related note, I always thought 'stirred not shaken' would be more apt than 'shaken not stirred' it just doesn't sound so good

stimshady

1,307 posts

186 months

Wednesday 30th July 2014
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Deal of the year! thanks, ordered! smile