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Moët Ice Imperial <3
In the summer on the beach with some strawberry's and pineapple... |
I've been to Reims and Epernay and visited a few of the big name Champagne companies, and tasted their products. Many buffets I've gone to serve "upscale" champagne.
But if you factor in PRICE: Andres Extra Dry is the BEST.:D (<$5.00/bottle) |
Originally Posted by nrr
(Post 24889360)
I've been to Reims and Epernay and visited a few of the big name Champagne companies, and tasted their products. Many buffets I've gone to serve "upscale" champagne.
But if you factor in PRICE: Andres Extra Dry is the BEST.:D (<$5.00/bottle) |
Favorite is probably a Krug NV or well aged Dom Perignon (like 10+ years min).
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Originally Posted by ILuvParis
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If you have lots of fresh squeezed orange juice.
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Originally Posted by nrr
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I like mine STRAIGHT.;)
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Originally Posted by Aventine
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It's all about the food pairings too or having it with a meal. I can't really fathom drinking a whole bottle by itself without a meal. That'd be tough.
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have not been a fan of Dom.
Krug for high end Bollinger for mid scale, I like the fuller flavor champagnes. I was fortunate to have a long time FTer bring some cremant from Alsace region, I have certainly been enjoying that. |
If we assume that money is no object for a second, I would probably put Salon, Comtes de Champagne, and Cristal as my favourite trio. Some of the smaller producers do great bottles as do a number of non-Champagne sparklings. The one thing I really dislike is anything sweet with the small exception of a very occasional fragolino!
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At the low-end, I find La Marca Prosecco to be a solid choice. It's usually in the $15 range here in NC but occasionally will drop down to $11 or $12.
More high-end, I really enjoyed The Peninsula Champagne that CX served at the The Wing Champagne Bar when I was there earlier this year (more than the Veuve). |
My personal preferences:
NV: - Pierre Moncuit - Roederer Brut Premier Rosé - Billecart Salmon - Roederer Mid-range - Ruinart Blanc de Blancs - Bollinger - Jacquesson High-end - Cristal de Roederer - Cristal Rosé One comment about Nicolas Feuillatte: I fully agree that the entry-level product is dreadful, but they do have some pleasant mid-range products. |
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Veuve Clicquot on sale at Target for $39.99 - 5% if you have a Red Card. I'm not sure whether their sales are national, local or by store, but it's a pretty good price. It was $42.99 at Costco the other day.
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