Originally Posted by
Eastbay1K
Sad to say, depending on who you're bringing it to, this results in an immediate poopoo reaction. Plenty of good California bubbles. Also plenty of good bubbles from elsewhere, including France, without the name Champagne. But you have to know your crowd, and better to bring a lesser Champagne than a better something else.
Well, I'll admit that this recommendation was based upon the best quality for the dollar, not the label snob-appeal. Although, Roederer is a well respected Champagne house, so the name should still carry some prestige for their California wines - which IMHO, are superior to all but their highest end vintage French Champagnes.