Consolidated "Champagne - Questions/Suggestions/Recommendations" thread
Feb 17, 2016, 3:18 pm
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Feb 19, 2016, 3:55 pm
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Chandon CA is nothing special IMHO. I've had Chandon Argentina a few times (including yesterday - en Playa del Carmen, MX currently) and find it far superior to CA Chandon.
Feb 21, 2016, 3:56 pm
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Like saying McDonald's is the best burger, Oreo is the best cookie, mass product distribution and wide-spread availability usually doesn't align with critical greatness.
Create a Champagne with taste profile right down centerfield and juice it up with a nice sweet dosage. Back it up with a billion dollar marketing engine and you've got the 'best Champagne in the world'.
Like saying McDonald's is the best burger, Oreo is the best cookie, mass product distribution and wide-spread availability usually doesn't align with critical greatness.
Create a Champagne with taste profile right down centerfield and juice it up with a nice sweet dosage. Back it up with a billion dollar marketing engine and you've got the 'best Champagne in the world'.
Feb 21, 2016, 4:02 pm
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-1.
Like saying McDonald's is the best burger, Oreo is the best cookie, mass product distribution and wide-spread availability usually doesn't align with critical greatness.
Create a Champagne with taste profile right down centerfield and juice it up with a nice sweet dosage. Back it up with a billion dollar marketing engine and you've got the 'best Champagne in the world'.
Like saying McDonald's is the best burger, Oreo is the best cookie, mass product distribution and wide-spread availability usually doesn't align with critical greatness.
Create a Champagne with taste profile right down centerfield and juice it up with a nice sweet dosage. Back it up with a billion dollar marketing engine and you've got the 'best Champagne in the world'.
Mar 20, 2016, 2:33 pm
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We are looking for a reasonably priced Champagne available in 187mL bottles. The idea is to serve them to people after our wedding ceremony when we all get on a little train ride - Champagne toast on the train. There will follow a cocktail hour and dinner. The train is just for a champagne toast and 30-60 minute ride with photos.
What do people recommend in the $10-15 per bottle range? I'd be buying about 100 of them.
What do people recommend in the $10-15 per bottle range? I'd be buying about 100 of them.
Mar 20, 2016, 3:08 pm
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Why champagne? Why not try a good Italian prosecco? Trader Joe's has some good choices, including Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco, for $9.99 per bottle. The label resembles Dom. It's pretty good and dry. Most of your guests won't know the difference between champagne and sparkling wine. Not sure it comes in the small bottles though.
Mar 20, 2016, 4:08 pm
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We are looking for a reasonably priced Champagne available in 187mL bottles. The idea is to serve them to people after our wedding ceremony when we all get on a little train ride - Champagne toast on the train. There will follow a cocktail hour and dinner. The train is just for a champagne toast and 30-60 minute ride with photos.
What do people recommend in the $10-15 per bottle range? I'd be buying about 100 of them.
What do people recommend in the $10-15 per bottle range? I'd be buying about 100 of them.
Mar 20, 2016, 5:19 pm
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Mar 21, 2016, 6:27 pm
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Here are a few off the top of my head in the $35-$50 range:
Aubry Brut
Chartogne-Taillet Cuvée Ste. Anne
Vilmart Cuvée Reservée
Pierre Peters Blanc des Blancs
Agrapart Terroirs
H. Billiot Brut
Marie Noelle-Ledru
Marc Hebrart Cuvée de Reserve
Bereche Brut Reserve
Mar 21, 2016, 6:37 pm
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The truth of the matter is that there are countless excellent Champagnes in the same price range as the undrinkable mass marketed swill that is Veuve yellow label. Most of them are small producers.
Here are a few off the top of my head in the $35-$50 range:
Aubry Brut
Chartogne-Taillet Cuvée Ste. Anne
Vilmart Cuvée Reservée
Pierre Peters Blanc des Blancs
Agrapart Terroirs
H. Billiot Brut
Marie Noelle-Ledru
Marc Hebrart Cuvée de Reserve
Bereche Brut Reserve
Here are a few off the top of my head in the $35-$50 range:
Aubry Brut
Chartogne-Taillet Cuvée Ste. Anne
Vilmart Cuvée Reservée
Pierre Peters Blanc des Blancs
Agrapart Terroirs
H. Billiot Brut
Marie Noelle-Ledru
Marc Hebrart Cuvée de Reserve
Bereche Brut Reserve