Consolidated "Champagne - Questions/Suggestions/Recommendations" thread
Dec 29, 2015, 11:11 am
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Dec 29, 2015, 3:10 pm
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I was only talking about Veuve because someone brought it up and I had found some that was ridiculously cheap (though I do like it). Personally, for the same price, I'll take Laurent-Perrier every time.
Dec 29, 2015, 4:32 pm
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I'll be visiting the Miami Centurion lounge soon. I'm disappointed they only serve Prosecco.
Dec 29, 2015, 5:04 pm
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What other wines in that price range or above did you try? I have the same reaction to Dom. I just bought a $10 bottle of Korbel today because I didn't think my partner would drink enough to justify buying the $50 Veuve (price in NC).
I'll be visiting the Miami Centurion lounge soon. I'm disappointed they only serve Prosecco.
I'll be visiting the Miami Centurion lounge soon. I'm disappointed they only serve Prosecco.
We sometimes buy Ayala or Mountandon, which we switch to occasionally from Piper.
Dec 29, 2015, 5:36 pm
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Been a while since we did the blind tasting, so can't recall all of the "participants." Do recall: Piper Heidsieck Brut, Dom, Veuve Yellow, Moet and Chandon Brut Imperial. Had about six others. Piper clear winner.
We sometimes buy Ayala or Mountandon, which we switch to occasionally from Piper.
We sometimes buy Ayala or Mountandon, which we switch to occasionally from Piper.
Dec 29, 2015, 6:06 pm
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Want to know how many bottles you drink if the beverage is your fav...
My fav is something that I can't find here: Moet Chandon Grand Cru. Had it at their tasting cellar in France, but cannot find it anywhere else I've looked.
My fav is something that I can't find here: Moet Chandon Grand Cru. Had it at their tasting cellar in France, but cannot find it anywhere else I've looked.
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Dec 29, 2015, 6:40 pm
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One bottle in about 1-2 hours is my limit. But, if I were on a long flight and they were serving something good I would drink until I passed out (just kidding).
Dec 29, 2015, 6:53 pm
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Moet Grand Cru is excellent too - also had it in the cellars in Epernay. We paid extra to get more tastes - maybe 6? We also did a tour with some smaller places and brought several bottles back - all gone now.
We have a Champagne party every spring and collect all year long so it doesn't seem like it's that expensive.
Dec 29, 2015, 7:11 pm
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Dec 29, 2015, 8:44 pm
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Dec 30, 2015, 7:18 am
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Dec 30, 2015, 9:25 am
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I was talking about buying Champagne from smaller houses in France to bring home. You're not going to find that at CDG or LHR. Further, in my experience, the stuff that is airside at those airports is cheaper at a liquor store in the U.S.
Dec 30, 2015, 10:12 am
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IMO:
Gruet is a very nice U.S. sparkling wine producer.
Cristal is overrated.
We did a tour of the Champagne region last year, only going to producers of "Grower" champagnes. One of our favorites is Egly-Ouriet. In total, we bought 3 cases from various producers and brought them back with us as checked luggage.
Gruet is a very nice U.S. sparkling wine producer.
Cristal is overrated.
We did a tour of the Champagne region last year, only going to producers of "Grower" champagnes. One of our favorites is Egly-Ouriet. In total, we bought 3 cases from various producers and brought them back with us as checked luggage.
Dec 30, 2015, 10:45 am
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