Consolidated "Champagne - Questions/Suggestions/Recommendations" thread
May 29, 2015 | 4:15 pm
#827
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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.
(<$5.00/bottle)
But if you factor in PRICE: Andres Extra Dry is the BEST.
(<$5.00/bottle)
May 29, 2015 | 4:20 pm
#828
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If you have lots of fresh squeezed orange juice.
May 31, 2015 | 5:30 am
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. Although there are food pairings, if I can't drink a glass on its own, I'm not going to be buying that wine again.
May 31, 2015 | 11:51 am
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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.
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.
Jun 1, 2015 | 11:23 am
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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!
Jun 2, 2015 | 7:10 am
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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).
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).
Jun 2, 2015 | 8:41 am
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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.
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.
Jun 2, 2015 | 8:51 am
#838
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Aug 24, 2015 | 6:11 pm
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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.
