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Thats thr Nicholas Feuillante isn't it? At least thats what they had on offer when i picked up a bottle of Nyetimber at the weekend.
Spec me Some Good Champagne
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Thats thr Nicholas Feuillante isn't it? At least thats what they had on offer when i picked up a bottle of Nyetimber at the weekend.
I recently managed to pick up a bottle of Moet Vintage 2002 for ~£30 and the same for a bottle of the 2004 vintage. Both are supposed to be good years, but from reading this thread it sounds like several of you wouldn't touch the stuff with somebody elses.
Am I going to be disappointed? I bought them for a special occasion, but I'm far to tight to spend more than than on a single bottle.
(Well I bought my Dad a bottle of Bollinger Grand anne 2002 as a present, but he is more likely to appreciate it).
Also is it really bad form to like my white wine and Champagne well chilled?
Am I going to be disappointed? I bought them for a special occasion, but I'm far to tight to spend more than than on a single bottle.
(Well I bought my Dad a bottle of Bollinger Grand anne 2002 as a present, but he is more likely to appreciate it).
Also is it really bad form to like my white wine and Champagne well chilled?
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You like what you like and theres nothing wrong with doing something you prefer rather than “what you should do”
Same with Moet, I quite enjoy it and if you don’t drink Champagne often then I’m sure it’ll be a nice treat for you. I think it's mainly a case of it being one of the most popular and therefore frowned upon, just like Bose products. Sure there's are probably better available for the same/less money but it doesn’t mean it's not still a step up from what most people would usually have
Same with Moet, I quite enjoy it and if you don’t drink Champagne often then I’m sure it’ll be a nice treat for you. I think it's mainly a case of it being one of the most popular and therefore frowned upon, just like Bose products. Sure there's are probably better available for the same/less money but it doesn’t mean it's not still a step up from what most people would usually have
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They'll be alright, don't get me wrong. Just with so much choice out there, for me it doesn't match the brand reputation is has, if that makes sense?
I'd take the Bolly over the Moet any day, personally.
It is a lot down to preference though, same with most foods and drinks.
With the chilling; you shouldn't store it in the fridge for longer than the couple of hours/hour before drinking it as keeping it in the fridge damages the flavour. Also temperature wise white wine (generally, some varieties do differ) are best served at 7c as any colder than this and it numbs the flavours in the drink.
I like to think you can tell a good champagne as you can allow it to warm without it becoming very acidic and tart. Likewise, you can suffer a poorer bottle by over chilling it, but seems to be missing the point of it in the first place.
I'd take the Bolly over the Moet any day, personally.
It is a lot down to preference though, same with most foods and drinks.
With the chilling; you shouldn't store it in the fridge for longer than the couple of hours/hour before drinking it as keeping it in the fridge damages the flavour. Also temperature wise white wine (generally, some varieties do differ) are best served at 7c as any colder than this and it numbs the flavours in the drink.
I like to think you can tell a good champagne as you can allow it to warm without it becoming very acidic and tart. Likewise, you can suffer a poorer bottle by over chilling it, but seems to be missing the point of it in the first place.
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It is indeed. Was going to get some but Mrs S spotted that they had Canard Duchene for £3 more per bottle, so we got that instead. Thats one of her faves.
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No 2012 Harvest for Nytimber.
http://food.uk.msn.com/drink/english-sparkling-wine-producer-nyetimber-cancels-2012-harvest
Anyone know if this stuff would be any good? It does look quite nice.
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I have never been a particular fan, but it is down to individual choice.
You can trust me on one thing (which few will disagree with), but in that price range, Veuve Cliquot is unsurpassed.
http://www.majestic.co.uk/find/prod...pping&utm_campaign=shopping&utm_content=22055
You can trust me on one thing (which few will disagree with), but in that price range, Veuve Cliquot is unsurpassed.
http://www.majestic.co.uk/find/prod...pping&utm_campaign=shopping&utm_content=22055
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Have never tried that one, but Veuve pink is very good....bit pricier than the Tatt mind you
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Get it down you... 
Looks nice, not tried it!
Friday night we had a nice Louis NV Demi Sec, which is a really nice dessert champagne. Sweeter, great with food.
Looks nice, not tried it!
Friday night we had a nice Louis NV Demi Sec, which is a really nice dessert champagne. Sweeter, great with food.
Get it down you...
Looks nice, not tried it!
It might not suvive till Christmas, but I'm not opening it this weekend at least. Its the stuff I had at Bettys Tea room back in May. Its very nice
The next time I'll be a bit braver and try something new.
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Has anyone tried Ayala? I've seen it a few places, including my local place but I have to say I'm put off by the label. Might give it a bash though.
http://www.champagne-ayala.fr/
http://www.champagne-ayala.fr/
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Today is Tuesday, but as I saw this in the shops last night and even though it's only the Brut, I thought it was worth a bash. If they'd had the other I'd have got it but I think I'll have to get that one from the champagne merchants.
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I think Ayala is the house champagne at the Epernay bars. Its alright from what i remember but i've never really had it often.
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Ayala is also house champagne at Gordon Ramsay's places.
Have had a few bottles at Maze Grill and also his place in Dubai Hilton when he was there. Is a very nice champagne, you shouldn't be disappointed in it
Have had a few bottles at Maze Grill and also his place in Dubai Hilton when he was there. Is a very nice champagne, you shouldn't be disappointed in it
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Was sold out yesterday, so I'll give it a bash later in the week I think.
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Jacquesson is nice table champagne as well. They do quite a few different ones which are also worth trying. The standard one is about the same price as a Louis R and is easily as good if not better.
I'm keen to try Belle Epoque from Perrier Jouet as I like their normal brut a lot.
Taittinger is pretty standard fare, but check out their other champagnes as some of these are fantastic.
I'm keen to try Belle Epoque from Perrier Jouet as I like their normal brut a lot.
Taittinger is pretty standard fare, but check out their other champagnes as some of these are fantastic.
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Just picked up a bottle of Bollinger. Was only £30 in the local shop 