About 12 years ago I was fortunate to be at the Ruinart Champagne Chateau in Rheims.

My company (Conference A/V) was doing all the technical side of the launch of a new range of products from Hoover, and the press launch was being held there.

Unfortunately we were there for 4 days and had to suffer champagne with all our meals (lunch / dinner). Inevitably upon leaving a small quantity was purchased at a discount, 6 bottles for £360 (including discount).

I celebrated my 60th last week by opening 1 of the last 2 I had left, and it was absolutely fantastic.

Can't wait 'til the missus get to 60 to open the other one.

Happy memories.