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Bollinger champagne pays tribute to James Bond

To celebrate 50 years of James Bond, Champagne House Bollinger designed the 002 for 007 box, a special edition containing The Great 2002 Vintage.

Sep 20, 2012 | By AFPRelaxnews

Bollinger 002 for 007

James Bond‘s soft spot for the martini is no secret, but a 50-year anniversary requires champagne. Enter a French brand that has decided to fete the spy’s longevity on the silver screen in style, with a box set titled “Bollinger 002 for 007”.

Inside the case, a silencer-styledĀ boxĀ inspired by the accessory on Bond’s Walter PKK pistol houses a bottle of champagne.

To access the bottle, you have to enter the code 007 and press the iconic pistol logo that is often seen in the film’s opening credits.

Inside the box lies a bottle — boasting a James Bond design — of Bollinger La Grande AnnĆ©e 2002 – “the most exceptional vintage of the past decade,” according to Mathieu Kauffmann, Bollinger‘s chef de cave.

The Ā “Bollinger 002 for 007”Ā box set will go on sale for ā‚¬150 October 1 in select outlets.Ā SkyfallĀ is due to haveĀ in the UK on October 23.

Champagne Bollinger 002 for 007


 
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