Nicola Lee’s cellar is more than just a repository of rare bubbly – it’s also a storehouse of memories of her late father, who was a wine enthusiast
“Whenever I enter my cellar, there’s always a great sense of comfort and joy, but also a bit of stress because I know how messy my cellar is, and I know I have to tidy it up,” said champagne collector Nicola Lee.
While she’s unable to pin down the exact amount of champagne she owns, she estimates that it’s in excess of 3,000 bottles, “definitely more than enough to enjoy with friends and family”.
More than just quantity, Lee is well-versed in the finer nuances of champagne, such as its history and provenance.
“I suppose my most prized bottle is a Dom Perignon 1947, and the last bottle I’d want to drink, a Bollinger 1945,” she said.