I conducted a search and could not find anything. Champagne is over / dead to me now. To much money, with poor return. I rather drink cheap bottle from Spain than a $150 / highly rated Champagne. In fact, that is what I will do with my previously allotted money for Champagne, I will buy Spanish wines by the case! I just don't "Get It" and never will. Champagne - Boo!
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Posts: 1258 | Location: Edmonton | Registered: Feb 06, 2007
I can partially agree with the initial post, just partially. I enjoy Champagne and it is and will remain a part of our cellar and our normal introductory bottle at a wine dinner. That said, I get more pleasure from a well-selected $50 or $60 Spanish wine than from a $150 or $200 bottle of well-selected Champagne.
Just one more sip.
Posts: 24847 | Location: NY | Registered: Oct 18, 2001
There are good buys to be had in Champagne. Not every highly rated/excellent Champagne will cost you three figures. You just have to be patient and shop sales.
-IB
"Wine only turns into alcohol if you let it sit."---Lindsay Bluth
Posts: 6125 | Location: Naptown | Registered: Nov 24, 2006
I don't know what you've been trying, but there is a host of great champagne out there at all price points. Just like any other region. To bag the region as a whole is a bit ridiculous. K&L specializes in smaller grower champagnes and quite often they direct import them, cutting out the middle man.
Right now they have 2 NV Blanc de Blanc's, all Grand Cru grapes from Mesnil produced by Launois. And, one vintage (2000). If this doesn't suit your fancy for the giveaway price of $35, I don't know what will. All three are very good, but I would put the Quartz and Vintage ahead of the Reserve. Here you go...
I may be the only one to think this, but I've been enjoying the Nicolas Feuillatte Brut Reserve. I also felt it to be decently priced at $29.00/bottle. I particularly liked it paired with ripe honeydew.
I do think that bubblies like White Star are getting stupidly priced though.
Posts: 87 | Location: Las Vegas, NV | Registered: Aug 18, 2008
Originally posted by dr.darkrichandbold: I don't know what you've been trying, but there is a host of great champagne out there at all price points. Just like any other region. To bag the region as a whole is a bit ridiculous. K&L specializes in smaller grower champagnes and quite often they direct import them, cutting out the middle man.
Right now they have 2 NV Blanc de Blanc's, all Grand Cru grapes from Mesnil produced by Launois. And, one vintage (2000). If this doesn't suit your fancy for the giveaway price of $35, I don't know what will. All three are very good, but I would put the Quartz and Vintage ahead of the Reserve. Here you go...
Originally posted by Cellar_Fiend: I conducted a search and could not find anything. Champagne is over / dead to me now. To much money, with poor return. I rather drink cheap bottle from Spain than a $150 / highly rated Champagne. In fact, that is what I will do with my previously allotted money for Champagne, I will buy Spanish wines by the case! I just don't "Get It" and never will. Champagne - Boo!
Originally posted by dr.darkrichandbold: I don't know what you've been trying, but there is a host of great champagne out there at all price points. Just like any other region. To bag the region as a whole is a bit ridiculous. K&L specializes in smaller grower champagnes and quite often they direct import them, cutting out the middle man.
Right now they have 2 NV Blanc de Blanc's, all Grand Cru grapes from Mesnil produced by Launois. And, one vintage (2000). If this doesn't suit your fancy for the giveaway price of $35, I don't know what will. All three are very good, but I would put the Quartz and Vintage ahead of the Reserve. Here you go...
Originally posted by shane: I may be the only one to think this, but I've been enjoying the Nicolas Feuillatte Brut Reserve. I also felt it to be decently priced at $29.00/bottle.
You are not alone, shane.
De gustibus non est disputandum.
Posts: 1578 | Location: Denver, CO | Registered: Jan 02, 2003
I have spent several thousand dollars based on reviews as my cellar expanded from still wines. I will continue to search out a Champagne that gives me that "Dumbstruck with Amazement" feeling I regularly get with $30 - $35 dollar still wines. The post reflects my frustration / expierance with the Champagnes (roughly 20) that were highly rated and expensive that I have drank so far.
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Posts: 1258 | Location: Edmonton | Registered: Feb 06, 2007
I would like to source an aged, ready to go, in it's prime Champagne - the best of the best. I need to settle this now, before I buy anymore bubbles. Cost is not an issue (ok under $1000), please post suggestions.
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Posts: 1258 | Location: Edmonton | Registered: Feb 06, 2007
Originally posted by sprnplr: Not in its prime yet, but the 1988 Krug is the greatest wine I have ever had.
I'm tracking a bottle on wine commnue right now. And DRAB i'm sourcing Launois as-well. And KSC02 I am watching a bottle on wine bid as we speak. Would it be fair to say between these three mentioned bottles, that if I am un-impressed I should stick to still wines?
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Posts: 1258 | Location: Edmonton | Registered: Feb 06, 2007
Originally posted by Cellar_Fiend: I would like to source an aged, ready to go, in it's prime Champagne - the best of the best. I need to settle this now, before I buy anymore bubbles. Cost is not an issue (ok under $1000), please post suggestions.
1988 Salon If this doesn't bring a tear to your eye, sir, you are incapable of emotion (IMO, of course).
Originally posted by shane: I may be the only one to think this, but I've been enjoying the Nicolas Feuillatte Brut Reserve. I also felt it to be decently priced at $29.00/bottle.
