Advice on champagne

[mitti]

How does one gain membership to Maison One? Any referrals avail?

 

[qaz]

The Buyer | How much real value is there in virtual Champagne tasting?

With little to celebrate in the world right now and the on-trade dormant, sales of Champagne have been dealt a bitter blow. But, in some arenas, sales of prestige and vintage Champagne are witnessing sales at near-Christmas time levels. Sara Underdown looks at the ‘new normal’ of E-sales and...

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And then there are private virtual tastings, emerging as a way for people to stay connected in a meaningful way by substituting a big night out with a big night in. Stelzer points to one example he organised – an anniversary dinner – featuring premium champagnes, beautifully boxed and delivered to guests before the event kicked-off. Days later, he took a call from one of the guests who loved the champagne so much, he ordered $AUD20K worth.

How does one gain membership to Maison One? Any referrals avail?

sorry, no invites available (at least from me)

 

[qaz]

also on sale at France-Soir

 

[qaz]

Maison One:

• Dom Pérignon Vintage 2008 $225

100 BEST CHAMPAGNES 2020

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Top 10 Best Champagnes 2020

1. Dom Pérignon 2008

$219.99 delivered @ Kent Street Cellars using DPV2008 today only - or $189.99 plus delivery @ BoozeBud via price-match with $30 referral (less any ShopBack/Cashrewards)

 

[qaz]

Spiegelau Party Champagne Tulip Glasses 6pk $44.98 ($7.50/stem) @ David Jones - also Prosecco and other glassware

Do I Use Champagne Flutes or Glasses? | Wine Folly

Champagne Flute? Glass? The taste of Champagne is greatly affected by the shape of the glass! Here's a little insight on delivering Champagne properly.

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[qaz]

JM Seleque Solessence 7 Villages - MB94, TS91 - $39.99 @ Vintage Cellars (in-store)

Thanks! I saw the Lanson Extra Age was #21 on the top 100 list. Haven't tried it before.

now $56.25 @ Dan's clearance after 5% off WISH, 12% Cashrewards - ends tomorrow

 

[fkcn]

JM Seleque Solessence 7 Villages - MB94, TS91 - $39.99 @ Vintage Cellars (in-store)



now $56.25 @ Dan's clearance after 5% off WISH, 12% Cashrewards - ends tomorrow

That’s a great price for the Lanson. Can I ask which store? Can’t see locally in NSW .

 

[qaz]

Louis Roederer again $58.49 - or $55.24 with eBay Plus (free trial available) using PAPPY - ends today

$51.96 at Dan's eBay for Plus members after 20% off using PMON20 - ends next Sunday 28th June

How does one gain membership to Maison One? Any referrals avail?

Vintec Club members have another opportunity to gain access by registering for their @Home Tasting with Moët & Chandon on Wednesday 8th July

That’s a great price for the Lanson. Can I ask which store? Can’t see locally in NSW .

it was at a few stores in Melbourne - in Sydney, Guildford has had clearance wines

 

[qaz]

A few more contenders:

• Krug 2004 $339.99 @ Boccaccio (the 2002 was served amongst others with Olivier)

$332.27 @ Cellarmasters after 25% Cashrewards (ends tomorrow) for those who missed the 1998 for $100 at First Choice in Adelaide and can't find the latter at Vintage Cellars for $314.10

Otherwise, at the BWS clearance sale, there might still be Krug Grande Cuvee $198, Perrier-Jouet Belle Epoque $130, Bollinger Grande Année $117.50, Pol Roger Vintage $65, Louis Roederer Vintage $65

 

[Saltywings]

Otherwise, at the BWS clearance sale, there might still be Krug Grande Cuvee $198, Perrier-Jouet Belle Epoque $130, Bollinger Grande Année $117.50, Pol Roger Vintage $65, Louis Roederer Vintage $65

@qaz if I'm not misunderstanding, if the online store doesn't show the item/no stock then that means the physical store would have one or zero bottles in-store?

 

[wineflyer]

@qaz if I'm not misunderstanding, if the online store doesn't show the item/no stock then that means the physical store would have one or zero bottles in-store?

Not really, it's luck of the draw what's being cleared off shop to shop from my experience

 

[Saltywings]

Not really, it's luck of the draw what's being cleared off shop to shop from my experience

Fair enough. Might give it a miss this time since the sale started last Thursday - good stuff is likely all gone.

 

[wineflyer]

Fair enough. Might give it a miss this time since the sale started last Thursday - good stuff is likely all gone.

I think it varies from store to store as well in the of discounts
Went to a BWS tonight and VC La grand dame 06 was $227 (down about $50)
Not much else there

 

[andye]

Was about to order GB Shadrach at $60 and Meshach at $120 from BWS Cammeray before checking the thread and finding they come up much cheaper as Dan's mystery from time to time. There is also a listing for WB Black on that site for $60 but no stock

 

[qaz]

@qaz if I'm not misunderstanding, if the online store doesn't show the item/no stock then that means the physical store would have one or zero bottles in-store?

there should be no stock if it doesn't appear, and only one if it says find me nearby - but of course there can be exceptions, such as stores having a wine that isn't online or a different price in-store, the latter being the case with Pol Roger Vintage at Burwood East

Fair enough. Might give it a miss this time since the sale started last Thursday - good stuff is likely all gone.

you could always try price-matching

 

[qaz]

Bollinger has launched the premier edition of its first new Champagne cuvée since 2008 - PN VZ 15
As the name implies, it is a 100% Pinot Noir built on a core of fruit from Verzenay and based on the 2015 vintage.
Most of the base wines are from Verzenay, with additions from Aÿ, Bouzy and Tauxières, and reserve wines from 2009 and 2010.
Each release of PN will showcase a different cru from the base year that highlights its distinctive terroir and taste.
The price will be in between Special Cuvée and La Grande Année.

Bollinger PN VZ15

For the first time in 12 years, Bollinger have launched a new wine, a Blanc de Noirs made exclusively from Pinot Noir. It is a Non-Vintage Champagne with

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The Buyer | How Bollinger’s new PN VZ 15 is a glorious deep-dive into terroir

The new Bollinger PN VZ 15 was born from a challenge to his fellow three winemakers, when chef de cave Gilles Descôtes asked them to make a Blanc de Noirs across vintages and villages. The wine had to have affordability and as much volume as Grande Année so that keen consumers can actually get...

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Champagne Bollinger PN VZ15 - Vintus

PN, made entirely from Pinot Noir to underscore the very essence and DNA of the House style, is the first new cuvée added to Bollinger’s permanent range since rosé in […]

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A few more contenders:

• Krug 2004 $339.99 @ Boccaccio (the 2002 was served amongst others with Olivier)

$332.27 @ Cellarmasters after 25% Cashrewards (ends tomorrow) for those who missed the 1998 for $100 at First Choice in Adelaide and can't find the latter at Vintage Cellars for $314.10

Krug 2004 now $312.73 in 6pk @ Cellarmasters after 30% ShopBack until 4pm AEST today

 

[fkcn]

there should be no stock if it doesn't appear, and only one if it says find me nearby - but of course there can be exceptions, such as stores having a wine that isn't online or a different price in-store, the latter being the case with Pol Roger Vintage at Burwood East




you could always try price-matching

How much is the Pol in store?

 

[qaz]

How much is the Pol in store?

i paid $65 for the 2008

 

[fkcn]

i paid $65 for the 2008

Wow!

 

[wineflyer]

i paid $65 for the 2008

That's a hot price!