Didn't find a similar thread, so I started this one. I'm not that much of a champagne drinker, but I'd like to keep some bottles at home for special occasions. What is your favourite champagne in the range between approximately $30 to $50 (I don't know about US prices, but in Germany it's normally 30€ +/-5€).

Which one of the "mainstream" brands is your favourite? I'm asking for the well known ones (M&C, Veuve Clicquot, Pommery etc.), as they are available everywhere.