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quote: i realized this morning its been probably 6-9 months since ive had a bottle of Champagne and the one i had was cellared for a long time...
How embarrassing for you.  I haven't been buying any lately. Our prices here in Texas are some of the worst in the land. Shortly the shipping window will open up and I'll restock. Drinking it's been mostly NV lately. Here's a list: N.V. Gaston Chiquet Champagne Blanc de Blancs d'Aÿ N.V. Krug Champagne Grande Cuvée Brut N.V. Jean Laurent Champagne Blanc de Blancs Brut N.V. Jean Laurent Champagne Brut Rosé N.V. A. Margaine Champagne Demi Sec N.V. Michel Arnould & Fils Champagne Grand Cru Brut Réserve N.V. Pierre Peters Champagne Blanc de Blancs Brut Cuvée de Réserve N.V. Philipponnat Champagne Réserve Rosée N.V. Michel Turgy Champagne Réserve Selection Brut Blanc de Blanc 1988 Pol Roger Champagne Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill Brut 1988 Salon Champagne Brut Blanc de Blancs 1995 Jacquesson & Fils Champagne Signature Extra Brut
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| Posts: 9882 | Location: Arlington, Texas | Registered: Aug 30, 2002 | |
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WIML Krug has started to creep back down to the mid-low $100's around here, i was planning on some in the near future any of the above NV's i should look into? and thanks for the comments  |
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| Posts: 3967 | Location: Southern Calif | Registered: Jul 07, 2003 | |
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The Gaston Chiquet is a stand out in my mind. The Jean Laurents are a little towards pedestrian but with some searching are darn good on the QPR scale. The Turgy and Arnould are also quite good.
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| Posts: 9882 | Location: Arlington, Texas | Registered: Aug 30, 2002 | |
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IMO Krug is such a freak of champagne nature; so unlike any other champagne I've had. Here is the sacrilege....I'm not sure that I like the NV.
I'll take my verbal beating now.
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quote: Originally posted by chrisinroch:
IMO Krug is such a freak of champagne nature; so unlike any other champagne I've had...
replace Krug in the above sentence with "Salon" for me ive had way more bottles of the "old label" Krug NV (i think they changed, maybe 3-4 years ago?) versus the "new label" and while there were differences, i love them both this thread has me thinking back to the Duval Leroy Femme, believe it was the 96', that Seaquam opened for Dunder, my sister, and myself last year (has it been that long!)... amazing... one of my most singular Champagne experiences. i may need to procure a split of that along with some choice pate  |
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| Posts: 3967 | Location: Southern Calif | Registered: Jul 07, 2003 | |
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quote: Originally posted by chrisinroch:
IMO Krug is such a freak of champagne nature; so unlike any other champagne I've had. Here is the sacrilege....I'm not sure that I like the NV.
I'll take my verbal beating now.
Heresy!! You shall be excommunicated from the Forums... |
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| Posts: 4116 | Location: Palm Beach | Registered: Nov 08, 2001 | |
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quote: Originally posted by wineismylife: quote: i realized this morning its been probably 6-9 months since ive had a bottle of Champagne and the one i had was cellared for a long time...
How embarrassing for you. I haven't been buying any lately. Our prices here in Texas are some of the worst in the land. Shortly the shipping window will open up and I'll restock. Drinking it's been mostly NV lately. Here's a list: N.V. Gaston Chiquet Champagne Blanc de Blancs d'Aÿ N.V. Krug Champagne Grande Cuvée Brut N.V. Jean Laurent Champagne Blanc de Blancs Brut N.V. Jean Laurent Champagne Brut Rosé N.V. A. Margaine Champagne Demi Sec N.V. Michel Arnould & Fils Champagne Grand Cru Brut Réserve N.V. Pierre Peters Champagne Blanc de Blancs Brut Cuvée de Réserve N.V. Philipponnat Champagne Réserve Rosée N.V. Michel Turgy Champagne Réserve Selection Brut Blanc de Blanc 1988 Pol Roger Champagne Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill Brut 1988 Salon Champagne Brut Blanc de Blancs 1995 Jacquesson & Fils Champagne Signature Extra Brut
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| Posts: 275 | Location: Fort Worth,TX | Registered: Mar 09, 2008 | |
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Anything Duval-Leroy related.
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| Posts: 1729 | Location: Illinois | Registered: Jun 29, 2005 | |
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quote: Originally posted by KSC02:
My personal Champagne of The Year thus far, hands down:
1982 Philipponnat Champagne Brut Clos des Goisses
Simply Stunning
One of my Top 10 of all-time. It was indeed a stunning bottle the night we enjoyed it, along with the other stunning bottles.  |
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| Posts: 13489 | Location: Dallas TX. | Registered: Feb 21, 2005 | |
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Agree that Jean Laurent's NVs can be a great QPR. The Rose can be a bit variable, the BdN a bit meaty (which some don't like), but the BdB is also crisp and precise - amazing for the Aube since they aren't "supposed" to do Chardonnay well there. A couple of thoughts on well priced and easier to find Champagnes that pop to mind are Duval-Leroy's Blanc de Chardonnay (in any vintage). It can be a bit 1-D, but it is almost always great for shorter term cellaring/drinking. My other choice would be Charles Heidsieck's Brut Reserve (with or without the Mis en Cave designation). Just a great wine full of vanilla and fruit. Year after year a great wine for a low price.
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| Posts: 57 | Location: Motown, USA | Registered: Mar 27, 2007 | |
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quote: Originally posted by Brad Baker:
Jean Laurent's NVs can be a great QPR.
Just had this at a trade tasting, and it was impressive.
My other choice would be Charles Heidsieck's Brut Reserve (with or without the Mis en Cave designation).
Absolutely! This wine is still priced under $40 in our market. Always have the Heidsieck Reserve on hand. |
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| Posts: 13489 | Location: Dallas TX. | Registered: Feb 21, 2005 | |
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quote: Originally posted by kumazam: quote: Originally posted by chrisinroch:
IMO Krug is such a freak of champagne nature; so unlike any other champagne I've had...
replace Krug in the above sentence with "Salon" for me ive had way more bottles of the "old label" Krug NV (i think they changed, maybe 3-4 years ago?) versus the "new label" and while there were differences, i love them both this thread has me thinking back to the Duval Leroy Femme, believe it was the 96', that Seaquam opened for Dunder, my sister, and myself last year (has it been that long!)... amazing... one of my most singular Champagne experiences. i may need to procure a split of that along with some choice pate
I had my first split, 500ml of the 96 Femme a month ago. A ran out and bought every bottle I could find after that which was 6 more. Stunning! |
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| Posts: 827 | Location: The OC | Registered: Oct 18, 2001 | |
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quote: Originally posted by Winetex: Various Selosses
For some odd reason, I thought we were talking QPR Champagnes. Selosse is so very special, yet not for everyone in my opinion. Leaves more for us! |
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| Posts: 13489 | Location: Dallas TX. | Registered: Feb 21, 2005 | |
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Here is a link to some notes taken early this year. Near the bottom are winetarelli's notes that I think are mostly spot-on with my palate, especially the La Femme. Wonderful wine. Wonderful evening.
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| Posts: 1098 | Location: Pleasant Hill, Ca | Registered: Nov 07, 2006 | |
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Agree on the Duval-Leroy, good QPR. Diebolt, Lanson, Drappier also comes to mind for good wines without paying too much. On the higher side, as already mentioned you can not go wrong with Selosse and you should try any of Cedric Bouchard champagnes.
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| Posts: 1232 | Location: Chicago | Registered: Sep 05, 2006 | |
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quote: Selosse is so very special, yet not for everyone in my opinion.
Leaves more for us! Cool
Indeed. Selosse is the antithesis of QPR.  I also have some Bouchard champagnes and 1999 Philipponnat Champagne Brut Clos des Goisses on the way but haven't tried them so I can't recommend them. Not much QPR there either. |
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| Posts: 1690 | Location: Austin, Texas | Registered: Jan 08, 2002 | |
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quote: Originally posted by KSC02:
My personal Champagne of The Year thus far, hands down:
1982 Philipponnat Champagne Brut Clos des Goisses
Simply Stunning
Stunning!!! A very good descriptor. |
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| Posts: 1026 | Location: Virginia | Registered: Aug 22, 2005 | |
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quote: Originally posted by KSC02:
1996 A. R. Lenoble Blanc de Blancs
Opened this last evening and paired with oysters on the half-shell.
Not a complex wine but a very nice showing, and QPR.
nice! not quite on the same level, but i had a split of NV Piper and some oysters yesterday afternoon started off with some Phantom Creek & Komo Gway varities from BC, finished with a few from the east coast; Conway Cup & Island Creek... the Conway's and Phantom's were phenomenal! |
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| Posts: 3967 | Location: Southern Calif | Registered: Jul 07, 2003 | |
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