Advice on champagne

anyone know an easy place to get magnums for a decent price, preferably in Sydney?

Kemeny's have Veuve for $170 and Dan's have Moet for $150. is that the going rate? i could have 3 normal bottles for those prices!

also during a quick google, 1st choice also appear to be offering 2 Moet 750ML for $90
 
diningdecadence said:
anyone know an easy place to get magnums for a decent price, preferably in Sydney?

Kemeny's have Veuve for $170 and Dan's have Moet for $150. is that the going rate? i could have 3 normal bottles for those prices!

also during a quick google, 1st choice also appear to be offering 2 Moet 750ML for $90
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You are always going to pay more than double two single bottles for a magnum.

If you are after 6 or more, the Moet Hennessy website pricing isn't too terrible, especially with the Amex and website offers.
 
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Kangol said:
Krug 2000 is available for $399.99 on Epiqure with a 10k point bonus.
https://www.qantasepiqure.com.au/p/Krug-Vintage-2000/KRUGVINTA00_B
Points aside, is this good value? Any reviews of the 2000?

If paying on a 1.5point/$, you will get 600 + 1,797 + 10,000 = 12,397 points.

DM has the 2003 as current vintage for $450.

DM also have the NV for $295/280 in a six, with Aldi selling it for $199.
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I would like to know too ..... The points bonus is ok
 
Kangol said:
Krug 2000 is available for $399.99 on Epiqure with a 10k point bonus.
https://www.qantasepiqure.com.au/p/Krug-Vintage-2000/KRUGVINTA00_B
Points aside, is this good value? Any reviews of the 2000?

If paying on a 1.5point/$, you will get 600 + 1,797 + 10,000 = 12,397 points.

DM has the 2003 as current vintage for $450.

DM also have the NV for $295/280 in a six, with Aldi selling it for $199.
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Firstly good to see epiQure getting the grape variety wrong for the wine.

Secondly, no doubt its a great wine (I've tried it twice), but I think there's much better value to be had if you are spending $400 on champagne. If it's one of those wines that you've been wanting to try then its not a bad deal with the bonus points.
 
Daver6 said:
Firstly good to see epiQure getting the grape variety wrong for the wine.

Secondly, no doubt its a great wine (I've tried it twice), but I think there's much better value to be had if you are spending $400 on champagne. If it's one of those wines that you've been wanting to try then its not a bad deal with the bonus points.
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Thanks, what are the other champagnes you have in mind that are of better value?
 
Daver6 said:
Firstly good to see epiQure getting the grape variety wrong for the wine.

Secondly, no doubt its a great wine (I've tried it twice), but I think there's much better value to be had if you are spending $400 on champagne. If it's one of those wines that you've been wanting to try then its not a bad deal with the bonus points.
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What was the error with the grape variety? (Must be too early in the morning for me to focus properly. :))
 
Kangol said:
Thanks, what are the other champagnes you have in mind that are of better value?
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2000 wasn't exactly the most amazing vintage in Champagne. Last time I tried the 2000 Krug the 2004 VC Le Grande Dame was on offer and about half the price. I thought it was drinking much better. If you really want vintage Krug wait till the 2002 is release (although they may very well jack the price up). I also thought the 1998 was better (which I had a good few years ago).

I also notice on the Moet Hennesy Australian website, 2000 Krug is ~$350/bottle in any six. Add on the Amex and other website offer mentioned previously, might be better value than an extra $50 for 10k points?

Having said all that, don't get me wrong. It is still a seriously good wine!

pagingjoan said:
What was the error with the grape variety? (Must be too early in the morning for me to focus properly. :))
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Was listed as Pinot Noir. Krug 200 is a blend of all three of Champagnes varieties.
 
Daver6 said:
Was listed as Pinot Noir. Krug 200 is a blend of all three of Champagnes varieties.
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Actually, to be fair, the notes showing up on that link for the 2000 say:
[FONT=arial_regular]Krug 2000 is a blend of wines of that year, coming from many different plots, Krug’s very expressive dialogue of powerful Pinot Noir, aromatic and expressive Chardonnay and generous Pinot Meunier. Krug 2000 features extraordinary finesse thanks to more than ten years in the cellars.[/FONT]
 
pagingjoan said:
Actually, to be fair, the notes showing up on that link for the 2000 say:
[FONT=arial_regular]Krug 2000 is a blend of wines of that year, coming from many different plots, Krug’s very expressive dialogue of powerful Pinot Noir, aromatic and expressive Chardonnay and generous Pinot Meunier. Krug 2000 features extraordinary finesse thanks to more than ten years in the cellars.[/FONT]
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True. Didn't read that spiel. Just noticed in the "Wine Facts" section. You know, the bit that's meant to have factually correct information :)
 
Daver6 said:
True. Didn't read that spiel. Just noticed in the "Wine Facts" section. You know, the bit that's meant to have factually correct information :)
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Understand. I went straight to the listing, so saw the full composition.
(And it's true that the Chardonnay shades the Pinot Noir, too. Just! :)
From the Krug website:
The final arrangement chosen for this assemblage offers a fine balance between the Pinot Noir (42%) and Chardonnay grapes (43%), with 15% of Pinot Meunier providing the final touch.
 

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