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Bollinger and Boisdale Belgravia

April 19, 2013 by Fiona Maclean 3 Comments

Champagne Bollinger and Boisdale Belgravia Dinner:

It’s not often I get invited to an exclusive members only champagne dinner.  And, having been to Boisdale in Canary Wharf and Bishopsgate, I was really looking forward to trying the third Boisdale.  There are events at all the Boisdale venues ranging from wine and whisky tastings through to special dinners to celebrate the start and end of the Game season, Burns Night and practically any other special occasion you could imagine.

boisdale belgravia exterior

 

Boisdale in Belgravia is in a quiet side road not far from Victoria station.  It’s the oldest of the group and has a strong traditional feeling, although there are some great features like the quirky cigar terrace where you can sit out and enjoy a cigar and a whisky all year round, albeit under canvas, but with tartan rugs and heaters to keep you cosy.

The dinner was being held in a private room at the back of the restaurant which was packed to the brim when we arrived.  A convivial and lively atmosphere,   I suspect that a healthy group of regulars ensures everyone feels welcome.

boisdale belgravia champagne dinner with bollinger

We started the evening with a fruity smooth glass of Special Cuivee NV Bollinger.  It’s a fuller, richer champagne that I would normally pick and a perfect aperitif.

Starters of Lobster Thermidor were generous and beautifully presented.  While the lobster was tender and very fresh and the Thermidor topping pleasant I was a little suprised that the rich, warm sauce was essentially a topping for cold poached shellfish.  It worked very well, but wasn’t quite what I expected.

boisdale belgravia lobster thermidor

We moved on to drinking NV Bollinger Rose.  Made by adding red wine to NV Bollinger to create a structured wine with a complex palette of flavours.   Very fruity and a perfect match for our Roast Black Leg Chicken with mushrooms, cabbage and minted new potatoes.

boisdale belgravia chicken

To finish we enjoyed a 2004 Bollinger La Grande Annee Brut.  Now, I am pleased to report that this was my favourite drink, we learnt that it is only produced by Bollinger when there is an exceptional harvest .  The rule of the blend is that 75% of the fruit is from Grand Cru sites, the remaining 25% from the finest Premier Cru.  It is fermented  in aged oak barrels and  stored on lees for five years before being released.  The blend is 65% Pinot Noir, 35% Chardonnay and the result is fabulous.

We were served cheese and biscuits to accompany the champagne, but at this stage I’d eaten enough and preferred to enjoy the unadulterated excellent Champagne.

bollinger champagne at boisdale belgravia dinner

I very much enjoyed the experience, though for us, this evening the star of the event was definitely the champagne.  From watching other diners eating from the main menu I suspect the food is better when not part of a large set dinner.  Membership of the Club at Boisdale is £250 – but there is a generous discount for members who want to attend the dinners and many of the tastings are free of charge.  This particular dinner was priced at £39.50 for members and £75 for members including all wine and food, although we dined as guests of Boisdale.

Boisdale of Belgravia

15 Eccleston Street
Belgravia
SW1W 9LX

www.boisdale.co.uk

3.5 / 5 stars     

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About Fiona Maclean

London based freelance writer and marketing consultant. I edit London-Unattached.com and write for a number of other publications

Comments

  1. Pamela Morse says

    April 22, 2013 at 9:28 pm

    Often is a relative term, Fiona. You certainly seem to be invited to a lot more private dining affairs than I am..and this one is the match for your love of champagne..nice. Sometimes sparkling rose can be a happy surprise.

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  2. Laura @Travelocafe says

    April 25, 2013 at 9:08 pm

    I know now what champagne to buy for my next party.

    Reply
  3. James says

    April 25, 2013 at 9:09 pm

    It must be nice to be invited to so many private dining affairs.

    Reply

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