Shaun Eli wrote:
> Okay, you've motivated me. I'm having a barbecue next week and in
> addition to the vintage Bollinger (1990 I think) I'll open a bottle of
> La Grande Dame (I think also 1990).
>
> I've had both before although not recently. The Bollinger gets
> softer, dustier while the LGD seems not to change nearly as much with
> time. Of course now we're talking about almost two decades.

Shaun,
I'll be fascinated to hear what you make of both wines. I have so
little experience with aged Champers, so I have no basis for comparison
with the '89 LGD.

Mark Lipton


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