And what were they like?!
Spec me Some Good Champagne
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I haven't drunk the 85s yet, they're being saved for my wife's 30th, hence the year. I'm looking forward to the Krug though. It gets a cracking rating. That's only March 26th so hopefully she'll share with me.
The 2007 was actually really nice. First 07 I've had and it was really nice and smooth. The 2000 though had soaked through the cork, so was sadly not good. I still drank it though, you know. Waste not. Shame really but the risk you take.
The 2007 was actually really nice. First 07 I've had and it was really nice and smooth. The 2000 though had soaked through the cork, so was sadly not good. I still drank it though, you know. Waste not. Shame really but the risk you take.
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This is my Friday night.
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We've got my wifes christmas present for tonight. Pol Roger 2004.
She finally got planning permission from the council yesterday (submitted it early November!) so her business is all set to go
She finally got planning permission from the council yesterday (submitted it early November!) so her business is all set to go
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Do you need more clients? 
And well done on your wife Marv!
And well done on your wife Marv!
Where is the best place to buy vintage champagne?
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Depends what you're looking for. I find mine in different places really. Tend to search about for good places, but depends on the brand etc.
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I think something like Hedonism wines is probably the best bet. Fairly sure they do delivery to.
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Magnum of 2006, though it's in a 2005 box, which has annoyed me. It was a good price, but I want the right box with the bottle.
It would appear not
. I'd love to help but I've not been. In fact, I was hoping to use any suggestions myself for a future trip to the region.
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It's the missus's birthday today and I have pushed the boat out, champagne-wise. I got the Champagne Lallier Zero Dosage Grand Cru. A bit hefty at £52 but recommended as 'exquisite' in pretty much all quarters. Nothing too good for her 
I popped into Hedonism Wines in Mayfair for yet another look around this afternoon. I couldn't help myself, and I ended up walking out with a bottle of Billecart Salmon Cuvee Nicolas Francois 1999. At £72, it was cheaper than many places that sell it. I had their NV Rose back in April, and that was lovely, so I'm looking forward to enjoying this tomorrow .
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Great price.
I've had their NV and it was lovely.
I've had their NV and it was lovely.
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Nice, I'm not sure I've had that one but I've had the NV as well.
Funny this thread popped up as I got decent news last night, so I went out this afternoon and took back a bottle of '04 Brunello which was bloody expensive but corked (2nd bottle I had and took back. Hmmph) so they replaced it, but didn't have any more. I was going to buy something nice for me to have tonight anyway, so grabbed a couple of things.
I then went to another shop and got a couple more, as I clearly shouldn't be allowed out on my own.
@Tuppy, I saw that today. There is a big "trend" with the zero dosage/ extra brut/ starck/ whatever you want to name it. The very dry numbers. I have to say, I don't mind it, I've tried to try as much as I can haha but sometimes it's just a bit dry.
Funny this thread popped up as I got decent news last night, so I went out this afternoon and took back a bottle of '04 Brunello which was bloody expensive but corked (2nd bottle I had and took back. Hmmph) so they replaced it, but didn't have any more. I was going to buy something nice for me to have tonight anyway, so grabbed a couple of things.
I then went to another shop and got a couple more, as I clearly shouldn't be allowed out on my own.
@Tuppy, I saw that today. There is a big "trend" with the zero dosage/ extra brut/ starck/ whatever you want to name it. The very dry numbers. I have to say, I don't mind it, I've tried to try as much as I can
haha but sometimes it's just a bit dry.
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That's a ridiculous haul!
For anyone interested Costco have Bollinger NV for £26 which is a bargain.
Also cheap but less tasty. Majestic have Moët 2006 Vintage for £30 if you buy 6 bottles. A pretty decent saving.
I bought the wife a bottle of this which we drank last weekend. Very yellow in colour but tasted very good for the price.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Brice-Bouzy-Brut-Grand-Champagne/dp/B00AW801B8
Ive also stopped working in Manchester which makes me sad as there's no wine shops near me anymore
For anyone interested Costco have Bollinger NV for £26 which is a bargain.
Also cheap but less tasty. Majestic have Moët 2006 Vintage for £30 if you buy 6 bottles. A pretty decent saving.
I bought the wife a bottle of this which we drank last weekend. Very yellow in colour but tasted very good for the price.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Brice-Bouzy-Brut-Grand-Champagne/dp/B00AW801B8
Ive also stopped working in Manchester which makes me sad as there's no wine shops near me anymore
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They do the basic Bouzy here, which is about 16EUR a bottle, which you can't argue at for that.
I've got the Thienot as I liked the look of the bottle. Philipponnat seem to have changed their labels, so thought I'd give one of their new ones a try.
Then I just got carried away.
I've got the Thienot as I liked the look of the bottle. Philipponnat seem to have changed their labels, so thought I'd give one of their new ones a try.
Then I just got carried away.
