Bollinger Special Cuvee & Artisan Chocolate Hamper

Bollinger is the Champagne for people who take their Champagne seriously. Where most houses moved to stainless steel decades ago, Bollinger still ferments a good part of the blend in oak barrels - one of only two grandes marques that do - which is where its depth and rounded, generous texture come from. The blend leans heavily on Pinot Noir, more than any other major house, and carries a high proportion of reserve wines, some aged under cork in magnum. It's family-owned, independent, and aged well beyond what the rules require.

That seriousness is what makes it a gift with a bit of meaning. Giving Bollinger says you know your Champagne - and it's received the same way, as the choice of someone with good taste rather than just a famous label. Here it's the centrepiece of a hamper built around it: a curated selection of artisan chocolates and treats, layered by hand in a bronzed wicker basket that's a keepsake in its own right. A generous, complete gift - nothing else to find, nothing left to do.