Advice on champagne

[Tommo_Aus]

Yeah I took a look earlier but they look to be more specialist importers I was thinking more mainstream 1st choice, etc

 

[qaz]

Yeah I took a look earlier but they look to be more specialist importers I was thinking more mainstream 1st choice, etc

what specialist importers? so you would rather reinforce the Colesworth duopoly than support cheaper better independents, who are the price leaders that the former follows?

Louis Roederer Collection 242 NV

Louis Roederer Collection 242 NVAromas of cooked apple, bread dough and lemon tart follow through to a full body with round, delicious fruit and a rich, flavourful finish.

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Louis Roederer Collection 242 750mL

Buy Louis Roederer France Champagne Collection 242 Brut Non Vintage NV

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Louis Roederer Collection 242 Brut Champagne | Nicks Wine Merchants

Louis Roederer Collection 242 Brut Champagne | Buy Online

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Louis Roederer Collection 242 Brut Champagne

The style of Collection 242 is dominated by the Chardonnay varietal which was of exceptional quality in the 2017 vintage. The perfectly ripe Chardonnays lend the wine its aromas of ripe, sweet fruit complemented by subtle oaky notes. The palate is rich and ripe with a luxurious texture that...

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[Tommo_Aus]

so you would rather reinforce the Colesworth duopoly than support cheaper better independents

No, but in this case they don't look cheaper to me. I usually shop cashrewards, shop back, flybuys, etc, if an independent is cheaper or the same price then sure I'll go there but I'd usually be getting Roederer far under $80.

With it being a new release we may not see some discounting for a bit but for me Mitcham is far out of the way. The others I'd need to pay interstate shipping, international shipping or I haven't heard of before and are even more expensive.

 

[qaz]

No, but in this case they don't look cheaper to me. I usually shop cashrewards, shop back, flybuys, etc, if an independent is cheaper or the same price then sure I'll go there but I'd usually be getting Roederer far under $80.

With it being a new release we may not see some discounting for a bit but for me Mitcham is far out of the way. The others I'd need to pay interstate shipping, international shipping or I haven't heard of before and are even more expensive.

of course the big boys will always beat the cheapest independents when there's 20% cashback, but until next Monday, The Wine Emporium will have the lowest single price of $73 - however if you're happy to buy 3, then from Emperor Champagne via Vivino, it'll be $70.20 delivered after 20% off with VIVINO20 and 5.6% Cashrewards

• New Roederer Collection 242!
• Louis Roederer Collection 242 Champagne | Vivino

don't know where you are in Melbourne, but Wine Sellers Direct have outlets in Graythorn and Diamond Creek - they might be willing to price match TWE

 

[Kangol]

Boozebud has CR cashback of 30% with a $30 cap, expires at 11.59pm tonight.
New users can stack it with "CASHREWARDS25" - Take $25 off when you spend over $150

Veuve Clicquot NV $74.99 and Laurent Perrier La Cuvee $75.99 + delivery $6.89 gives $157.87 less $55 = $102.87 for two bottles.
I doubt we'd see many discounts until say Black Friday, so it might not get much better than this.

Thoughts?

 

[AFAFA]

of course the big boys will always beat the cheapest independents when there's 20% cashback, but until next Monday, The Wine Emporium will have the lowest single price of $73 - however if you're happy to buy 3, then from Emperor Champagne via Vivino, it'll be $70.20 delivered after 20% off with VIVINO20 and 5.6% Cashrewards

• New Roederer Collection 242!
• Louis Roederer Collection 242 Champagne | Vivino

don't know where you are in Melbourne, but Wine Sellers Direct have outlets in Graythorn and Diamond Creek - they might be willing to price match TWE

$69 as an introductory price at wine square

 

[qaz]

TASTING INTERVIEW - DISCUSSING LAURENT-PERRIER CHAMPAGNE GRAND SIÈCLE GRANDE CUVÉE N.23 NV MAGNUM - JamesSuckling.com

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$69 as an introductory price at wine square

thanks - in any 6 until Monday 1st November

Louis Roederer Collection 242, Reims

Louis Roederer Collection 242, Reims a mineral grip that is extremely appetising. It's a wine that would also age very well. A new direction for Roederer, the Collection replaces Brut Premier from now on.

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[AFAFA]

TASTING INTERVIEW - DISCUSSING LAURENT-PERRIER CHAMPAGNE GRAND SIÈCLE GRANDE CUVÉE N.23 NV MAGNUM - JamesSuckling.com

Wine videos and documentaries from the internationally acclaimed wine critic and journalist

www.jamessuckling.com

thanks - in any 6 until Monday 1st November

Louis Roederer Collection 242, Reims

Louis Roederer Collection 242, Reims a mineral grip that is extremely appetising. It's a wine that would also age very well. A new direction for Roederer, the Collection replaces Brut Premier from now on.

www.winesquare.com.au

fine wine co also carries it at $78 a bottle... maybe we can hope for a 15% off sale?

 

[qaz]

$69 as an introductory price at wine square

thanks - in any 6 until Monday 1st November

Louis Roederer Collection 242, Reims

Louis Roederer Collection 242, Reims a mineral grip that is extremely appetising. It's a wine that would also age very well. A new direction for Roederer, the Collection replaces Brut Premier from now on.

www.winesquare.com.au

email update today:

N.B. From Tuesday September 28th, the price will be $74.99​

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Unfortunately our original statement that the price change will take effect on November 1 has been overruled by the importer. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.​

anyone want to report Red+White to the ACCC for resale price maintenance?

Minimum resale prices

Suppliers can recommend resale prices for their goods and services, but they can’t stop resellers advertising or charging a lower price.

www.accc.gov.au

these would/should be on the bucket list of any serious champagne connoisseur, being rare single/twin-vineyard wines:

• Bollinger Vieilles Vignes Françaises

• 2008 Bollinger Blanc de Noirs Vieilles Vignes Françaises - WA(WK)100, D(CC)99, V(AG)98 - $3499.99 @ Kent Street Cellars - 1 left

Bollinger Vieilles Vignes Françaises 2008

Bollinger Vieilles Vignes Françaises 2008 is available now at Kent Street Cellars. Delivery available Australia wide.

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Bollinger Vieilles Vignes Françaises: A Rare Prestige Cuvée

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Champagne Bollinger Vieilles Vignes Françaises 2008 - Vintus

Vieilles Vignes Françaises is one of Champagne’s most mythical cuvees, produced from miraculously preserved and ungrafted 100% Pinot Noir vines. Phylloxera destroyed the vines of Champagne in the early 20th […]

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[ZigZagWanderer]

Jeez, yet another thread about something I'm partial to.

Champagne us a strange beast. I don't like Chardonnay. I generally avoid 'blanc de blanc' (ie Chardonnay) champagne. I definitely prefer Pinot Noir, as the 2nd most used grape in champagne.

For anyone who find the acidity in champagnes difficult to swallow, go for one with Pinot Meunier (sp?), the 3rd and least popular grape in champagnes. It offers a decidedly musty flavour in my experience, but works well in moderation.

After touring Champagne, I pooh-poohed Mercier because it is he most common champagne in French supermarkets. Recently I had occasion to try it, and i found it wonderful, especially for the price, typically one of the cheapest champagnes. I discovered that they do use Pinot Meunier in their standard blend. Perhaps there is a good reason that it's the most popular champagne in French supermarkets.

 

[qaz]

• Bollinger B13 - reviews - $235 @ Fat Cork?

Champagne Bollinger, arguably the masters of Pinot Noir in the region, have released a limited edtion Blanc de Noirs from the 2013 vintage. There will be no Grande Année in 2013; instead the house has crafted "B13" from the cream of their vineyards in the Montagne de Reims.

30% off champagne @ Buzz Wines via voucher includes Gosset and Paul Bara, such as:

• Champagne Gosset Grand Rose N.V. $94.50
• Champagne Gosset Grand Millesime 2012 $103.60
• Champagne Gosset Grand Blanc de Noirs N.V. $115.50
• Champagne Paul Bara Brut Réserve N.V. $62.30
• Champagne Paul Bara Special Club Brut 2012 $127.40
• Champagne Paul Bara Comtesse Marie de France 2008 $170.10

A dozen years in Gosset's cellars - wine-pages

There have been a few ‘extra aged’ Champagne hitting the market in recent years, wines...

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30% off vouchers available until today?

• Stunning New 2008 Gosset Celebris Rosé - End Lockdown In Style!

Raising a toast to two of the finest Champagne houses

Nina Caplan was delighted to hit the Champagne house tasting trail again, and she chose two of the best: Krug and Philipponnat Champagne

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Champagne Philipponnat Unveils Three New “1522” Vintage Champagnes - Falstaff

Famous for their single-vineyard wines from the Clos des Goisses vineyard in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, Champagne Philipponnat are also making a name for their...

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of course the big boys will always beat the cheapest independents when there's 20% cashback, but until next Monday, The Wine Emporium will have the lowest single price of $73 - however if you're happy to buy 3, then from Emperor Champagne via Vivino, it'll be $70.20 delivered after 20% off with VIVINO20 and 5.6% Cashrewards

• New Roederer Collection 242!
• Louis Roederer Collection 242 Champagne | Vivino

don't know where you are in Melbourne, but Wine Sellers Direct have outlets in Graythorn and Diamond Creek - they might be willing to price match TWE

MEL in-store: $71.90 @ Como Wines & Spirits

Peter Liem on Champagne: dosage, growers versus houses, and viticulture – wineanorak.com

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If you insist on buying solely Champagnes from RMs, then there are some serious ‘grower Champagnes’ that you will miss out on: Bereche, Pierre Paillard, Emmanuel Brochet, Jacques Lassaigne, Pierre Péters, Jerome Prevot, Savart, Vilmart and Vouette et Sorbée are all NMs now.​

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[qaz]

Combes Tension Pet Nat Chardonnay 2021 - MB95

• $34 @ Not Wasted
• $35 / $32.20 in 12pk @ The Great Beyond
• $36 / $32.40 in 6pk @ Blackhearts

The Glory of Aged Champagne

Why you should consider cellaring champagne and five bottles worth the wait.

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• Andre Clouet Grande Reserve $58.55 @ France-Soir (price-match @ Prince Wine Store)

$59.99 @ WineStar

also $59.99 @ Cru Bar, $58.65 @ Annandale Cellars in 6pk

Buy André Clouet Grande Réserve - NV (Champagne)

NV André Clouet Grande Réserve, France from Champagne. Pick up from our Brisbane store or purchase online.

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Andre Clouet Champagne Grande Reserve NV

Andre Clouet is based in Bouzy with vineyards in both Bouzy and Ambonnay, home too Pinot Noir. This Blanc des Noirs is fuller and richer in style with great intensity and persistence. - Chris L

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• Arras Grand Vintage 2013 - JH97, HH95

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Champagne Philipponnat Unveils Three New “1522” Vintage Champagnes - Falstaff

Famous for their single-vineyard wines from the Clos des Goisses vineyard in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, Champagne Philipponnat are also making a name for their...

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Egly-Ouriet Grand Cru Blanc De Noirs Vieilles Vignes

William Kelley @ The Wine Advocate: Egly-Ouriet, 1975-2011

Egly-Ouriet Brut Grand Cru Millesime 2008 - WINE DECODED

“Francis Egly and I tasted a bottle trial disgorgement of the 2008 Brut Grand Cru Millésime that saw six grams per liter dosage, and the wine surpassed even my high expectations. Wafting from the glass with scents of crisp orchard fruit, Meyer lemon, praline, warm bread and walnuts, it's...

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[Mynameismynameis]

LansonBlack Label Champagne Brut.
Any feedback? I have access to some for under $30

 

[I love to travel]

LansonBlack Label Champagne Brut.
Any feedback? I have access to some for under $30

I like it for a mid range tipple. On the yeasty side. Great price, I would certainly buy if I could at that price.

 

[AFAFA]

LansonBlack Label Champagne Brut.
Any feedback? I have access to some for under $30

Great, used to improve a lot in the cellar.

 

[pagingjoan]

LansonBlack Label Champagne Brut.
Any feedback? I have access to some for under $30

A reliable staple, certainly.
At $30, I would be ordering a pallet.

 

[Mynameismynameis]

A reliable staple, certainly.
At $30, I would be ordering a pallet.

Yeah, I made an error. It's $26.

I only have access to 10 bottles.

 

[pagingjoan]

Yeah, I made an error. It's $26.

I only have access to 10 bottles.

I hope you now have something more definite than “access”.

 

[Mynameismynameis]

I hope you now have something more definite than “access”.

Yeah, my brother wanted 3...so I grabbed all 10.

 

[pagingjoan]

Yeah, my brother wanted 3...so I grabbed all 10.

Keep that source, whatever it was, in your line of vision.