Advice on champagne

[Daver6]

Not Champagne but plenty rate the House of Arras stuff as being as good (or better than many, certainly better than most of the NV's IMO)

https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/240059

I have zero faith in websites where you sign-up and then they EMAIL you your password in clear text. They obviously have no idea about basic security.

Now annoyed that what caught my eye was the Jack Mann, but not available

 

[Mr_Orange]

I have zero faith in websites where you sign-up and then they EMAIL you your password in clear text. They obviously have no idea about basic security.

OT: Yes, this seriously gets my goat!

 

[burmans]

Please don't feel under any obligation to get in on these deals!

 

[Kangol]

AA is now improving their champagne offering (who would have thought).
Taittinger NV in the LAX T4 F/L and LPGS onboard in F!

 

[redbigot]

Not Champagne but plenty rate the House of Arras stuff as being as good (or better than many, certainly better than most of the NV's IMO)

https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/240059

The Arras prices on the Cellar One site have gone up some time ago now, the vintages are now $47.99

BTW, Piper Heidsieck NV is now $34.15 at Dan's, $34.20 at Last Choice.

 

[carwashhair]

Perrier Jouet $46.99 - seems to be a good deal, $20 bottle cheaper than DM's Perrier-Jouet Brut | Buy Champagne and Sparkling Wine Online

 

[Cruiser Elite]

Perrier Jouet $46.99 - seems to be a good deal, $20 bottle cheaper than DM's Perrier-Jouet Brut | Buy Champagne and Sparkling Wine Online

Good spot cwh - and Laurent Perrier @ $48.99.

I have called Dan's online and passed on the details - let's see if there is any response throughout the day.

 

[penegal]

If you want Mumm Rose in a "Dine In" setting, Fathers Office in Melb is stocking it for a few weeks. $69 a btl.

If you are a social media type, they are also doing a photo comp for a magnum.

Free Mumm Magnum Giveaway

 

[cove]

It wasn't champagne but we tried a Mount Barker Howard Park bubbly the other night and it was ok.

 

[Lizzi]

It wasn't champagne but we tried a Mount Barker Howard Park bubbly the other night and it was ok.

I quite like their Jete' sparkling varieties

 

[llamaesque]

Perrier Jouet $46.99 - seems to be a good deal, $20 bottle cheaper than DM's Perrier-Jouet Brut | Buy Champagne and Sparkling Wine Online

The Charles Heidseick for $48.99 is a good deal too IMO

 

[redbigot]

The Charles Heidseick for $48.99 is a good deal too IMO

These should have disgorgement date on the back label, I wonder what date these are?

They have it on their eBay store for $57.99 and the next best price on wine-searcher is $80.

There are always rumours of some Champagnes coming into Australia via Asia and not being shipped in refrigerated containers, I would hope this isn't one of those, but it does make me wonder how they are doing it so cheaply.

 

[llamaesque]

it does make me wonder how they are doing it so cheaply.

Actually the whole site gives off 'too good to be true' vibes to me. They had some ridiculous whisky prices too, I'm talking $75 less than DM in some cases.

 

[redbigot]

This is seriously good stuff https://vinomofo.com/wines/sparkling/cuvee-r-de-veuve-fourny-extra-brut-de3d94a9 $66.90
It doesn't appear on VM that often, although they do often have the BdB or Grande Reserve
$69.99 from Graysonline, who also have the other two at $54.99 Buy Veuve Fourny Online - GraysOnline Australia

This was originally imported by Ross Duke, then De Bortoli became the importer and jacked the prices up, now regularly discounted from the high prices closer to what they were at Ross Duke.

 

[redbigot]

I bought some of this a couple of years back and it was very good for the price ($36), better than the chain cheap NVs, I don't know of the latest batch is the same, but I would expect so.
Champagne V. Testulat Carte d'Or Brut NV

I haven't tried the Franck Bonville, but have seen good reports about it at $65 (free membership sign-up required) http://www.burchfamilywines.com.au/...millesime-2009-grand-cru-blanc-de-blancs.aspx

 

[Cruiser Elite]

Perrier Jouet $46.99 - seems to be a good deal, $20 bottle cheaper than DM's Perrier-Jouet Brut | Buy Champagne and Sparkling Wine Online

I did stick my toes in the water - 4botts arrived today - will report back after sampling all4:



FTR CH disg 2013.

 

[penegal]

Thank you for taking one for the team CE.

 

[Cruiser Elite]

Thank you for taking one for the team CE.

All good mate - we might arrange a tasting night after I am back from China - interested? (Cruiserette said you are only invited if Cathy comes too?

 

[redbigot]

I did stick my toes in the water - 4botts arrived today - will report back after sampling all4:

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FTR CH disc 2013.

Champagne Gallery lists 2013 disgorgement as current. Charles Heidsieck Brut Reserve NV

 

[penegal]

All good mate - we might arrange a tasting night after I am back from China - interested? (Cruiserette said you are only invited if Cathy comes too?

hahaha, of course she did. Let me know when.

We are doing dinner this week at that French place to try the O’Connor Gippsland beef. Will let you know my thoughts.