Consolidated "Champagne - Questions/Suggestions/Recommendations" thread
Nov 23, 2004, 12:05 pm
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Originally Posted by gutt22
Krug also produces a Clos du Mesnil. Salon is blanc de blancs -- the only grapes grown in Clos du Mesnil, I believe, are Chardonnay. So both the Krug Clos du Mesnil and the Salon are blanc de blancs.
If someone knew how to navigate U.S. Customs, I'd be happy to explore sending over a case.
Nov 24, 2004, 3:52 am
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You can get the Yellow Widow for $30 or so and you get what you pay for. However the Grande Dame cannot be easily beat by any marque.
However I too will often go for Billecart Salmon. But am I the only one who likes pink Champagne? The Billecart Salmon Rose is absolutely superb. You usually have to pay a little more for pink with the good brands, but it is worth it.
However I too will often go for Billecart Salmon. But am I the only one who likes pink Champagne? The Billecart Salmon Rose is absolutely superb. You usually have to pay a little more for pink with the good brands, but it is worth it.
Nov 24, 2004, 4:38 am
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in case you don't want to spend $200, there's this brand that starts with an "M" that i see on occasion at trader joe's that i'm really fond of (better than cliquot, moet, piper, etc). it's around $25 and you'll know it when you see it because it usually comes adorned with a promotional cardboard neck tie, advertising its 93 point rating.
Nov 24, 2004, 7:25 am
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Originally Posted by moondog
in case you don't want to spend $200, there's this brand that starts with an "M" that i see on occasion at trader joe's that i'm really fond of (better than cliquot, moet, piper, etc). it's around $25 and you'll know it when you see it because it usually comes adorned with a promotional cardboard neck tie, advertising its 93 point rating.
Nov 24, 2004, 7:25 am
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Originally Posted by stimpy
However I too will often go for Billecart Salmon. But am I the only one who likes pink Champagne? The Billecart Salmon Rose is absolutely superb. You usually have to pay a little more for pink with the good brands, but it is worth it.
Nov 24, 2004, 2:17 pm
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Originally Posted by First_Class_Flyer
A friend of mine is really into wine. I was wondering if anyone had suggestions on what to get. It's his birthday and my wife and I want to get him something good.
If you are close to either bertelli or the wine library(both in NJ), go in and ask them what the deal of a lifetime is. Both have fine collection of properly aged wines, and can give good advice.
Also how much are we thinking about spending and what does he like? For my birthday, you can send me a paul hobbs or a merry edwards single vineyard pinot noir.
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Nov 24, 2004, 2:22 pm
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Originally Posted by First_Class_Flyer
I'm having some trouble finding some good champagne for Christmas and New Years. Does anyone have an idea? I should say that price is not a problem, $20 or $200, it's fine.
You want a wine, or you want a label? For a label, all those mentioned above are great.
You want a wine, search for the imports by Terry Thiese. His wife is from the region. Most of the above mentioned names grow a very small percentage of their grapes. TT imports from the growers that are used, and the wines are terrific, but the names unknown, as they are not owned by Louie Vutton, and advertised in all the slicky magazines.
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Nov 28, 2004, 7:47 pm
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Originally Posted by luxury
Bollinger NV is under-rated IMHO; I also like Champagne Deutz.....
Nov 28, 2004, 7:55 pm
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Originally Posted by QuietLion
The first thing you have to consider is whether you like your bubbly sweet or dry. The two main classifications are Extra Dry, which is sweet, and Brut, which is dry. I know, it's funny.
I like my champers dry. My favorite mainstream brand is Taittinger. I think Dom Perignon is overpriced. Cristal is too floral for my taste; I prefer the nuttiness of Taittinger. Veuve Cliquot is also yummy.
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I like my champers dry. My favorite mainstream brand is Taittinger. I think Dom Perignon is overpriced. Cristal is too floral for my taste; I prefer the nuttiness of Taittinger. Veuve Cliquot is also yummy.
QL
I have a couple bottles of Dom P in the closet for special occasions, but give me my daily Korbel!
Dec 21, 2004, 12:10 am
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My family and I will be toasting the start of 2005 with a bottle of 1996 Bollinger Grande Annee -- I am looking forward to this one. This is a New Year's Eve tradition at our home; in previous years we've had Dom Perignon Rose, Krug, Cristal, and Veuve Cliquot Grande Dame. The Bollinger RD was a tad beyond my budget for this year after buying some D'Yquem earlier in the year in Paris!! 
Happy Holidays to all!! May you all enjoy your bubbly!!
Happy Holidays to all!! May you all enjoy your bubbly!!