Advice on champagne

[Cruiser Elite]

Glad to read that - I thought it must have been me - they have lost me also - at least Start Here answer email queries - Qwibble don't.

 

[DeKa]

Glad to read that - I thought it must have been me - they have lost me also - at least Start Here answer email queries - Qwibble don't.

I have two Qwibble orders which haven't shown yet - 1 day to go until I can follow up the first one. I'll report back.

 

[DeKa]

I wont be using Qwibble again... once was enough to be disappointed with their service...

I blame you shintaro10x I'm about $40 out, unless Qwibble come to the party after I follow them up.

 

[cove]

If Qwibble do Qwibble about the rebate we would be about 18 bottles short if we were buying 2 buck chuck in America. It is awful to miss a forty dollar note when you can see what you miss out on.
My Qwibble money is about 45 days away or of course it could be never.
Just in case I used starthere last night.

 

[DeKa]

If Qwibble do Qwibble about the rebate we would be about 18 bottles short if we were buying 2 buck chuck in America. It is awful to miss a forty dollar note when you can see what you miss out on.
My Qwibble money is about 45 days away or of course it could be never.
Just in case I used starthere last night.

I'll get it out of them, somehow, or we can all drivel about Qwibble.

 

[Deleted User]

Dans, discounted wish card & start here combo has the 6 bottle buy of Taittinger at $43.87 each at the moment which I think is a sensational deal....

 

[Major]

Dans, discounted wish card & start here combo has the 6 bottle buy of Taittinger at $43.87 each at the moment which I think is a sensational deal....

It certainly is a great price. From memory this morning in Aix-en-Provence it was 39 Euro

 

[dairyfloss]

I've just returned from a day over at Reims & Épernay... I managed a tour at Taittinger before leaving, and finally understand what you folks are all on about with the Comtes De Champagne! The Prelude Grands Crus was the other favourite for SWMBO and I. Brought a few back to Paris as well

Cheers.

 

[Pushka]

I've just returned from a day over at Reims & Épernay... I managed a tour at Taittinger before leaving, and finally understand what you folks are all on about with the Comtes De Champagne! The Prelude Grands Crus was the other favourite for SWMBO and I. Brought a few back to Paris as well

Cheers.

Was it raining? Apparently it rains most days. Which I thought unusual given that it doesn't rain all that much in the Barossa Valley but it still produces nice sparkling wines. Maybe it's about the limestone and drainage.

 

[Kangol]

I've just returned from a day over at Reims & Épernay... I managed a tour at Taittinger before leaving, and finally understand what you folks are all on about with the Comtes De Champagne! The Prelude Grands Crus was the other favourite for SWMBO and I. Brought a few back to Paris as well

Cheers.

Awesome, how much were they each (in Euros)?

 

[Cruiser Elite]

I am so envious df - am planning a few days in Reims / Epernay June 2015 so will be back in this thread looking for info early in 2015.

 

[Pushka]

Reims is very French. (doh, its actually Epernay!)

The streets are immaculate.



The scenery is beautiful.

 

[marki]

I've just returned from a day over at Reims & Épernay... I managed a tour at Taittinger before leaving, and finally understand what you folks are all on about with the Comtes De Champagne! The Prelude Grands Crus was the other favourite for SWMBO and I. Brought a few back to Paris as well

Cheers.

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Comtes Blanc de Blanc's is the best !!


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[ComeFlyWithMe]

Reims is very French. View attachment 28400

The streets are immaculate.

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The scenery is beautiful.

The place is out of a fairy tale. Plus it's all a leisurely 10 min walk from the train station. Makes a great day trip from Paris for those who haven't been out there.

 

[JohnM]

I am so envious df - am planning a few days in Reims / Epernay June 2015 so will be back in this thread looking for info early in 2015.

Make sure to visit Hautvillers, just outside and above Epernay, so a nice view. It's where Dom Perignon's abbey is. Try some of the small producers' offerings (eg. Gobillard - just across the street from the abbey). Quality is good and the prices are very reasonable compared to the major producers.

I also think that Epernay is a nicer place to stay than Reims. It has less of a big city feel.

 

[Pushka]

Make sure to visit Hautvillers, just outside and above Epernay, so a nice view. It's where Dom Perignon's abbey is. Try some of the small producers' offerings (eg. Gobillard - just across the street from the abbey). Quality is good and the prices are very reasonable compared to the major producers.

I also think that Epernay is a nicer place to stay than Reims. It has less of a big city feel.

Oops. I just realised - the street promenade was Epernay!

 

[JohnM]

Oops. I just realised - the street promenade was Epernay!

I thought so :shock:.

 

[ComeFlyWithMe]

Oops. I just realised - the street promenade was Epernay!

Yep definitely Epernay, and agreed that it is much nicer than Reims (and for those who haven't been inducted, it's pronounced rance - rhymes with valance).

I was going to say dance but some of us use the English pronunciation

Some good houses in Reims also, so worth a look around, but wouldn't try to do both in a day trip ex-Paris.

 

[Cruiser Elite]

Some good houses in Reims also, so worth a look around, but wouldn't try to do both in a day trip ex-Paris.

Kinda thinking 3 or 4 day sojourn there June 2015 - will come back to this thread early next year and seek advice if that is ok good people?

 

[Kangol]

Dom 2004 is at DMs for $179.. was thinking of joining SH (it has slipped my mind for some time now).. this might be a good time to sign up!