Why balance was key to Champagne Bollinger getting 2026 right

The mood was decidedly buoyant at Champagne Bollinger’s traditional harvest lunch, held this year at London’s The Goring Hotel, with the tricky 2026 growing season being held in high regard, annual growth predicted through oenotourism and new chef de caves Émilien Boutillat introduced to key UK accounts. Peter Dean took one for the team and reports on the House’s optimism for the future and spectacular line-up of wines.