Advice on champagne

In other news, our friend Mr Riedel advises that champagne flutes are passé and that champagne is best consumed from a wine glass. Old style champagne bowls (which I love based on the retro factor) also sub-optimal he says. Of course he has released an appropriate specimen which I'm yet to try. Apparently the science is around the nose of the wine being stifled by a small opening in a flute, and loss of aroma due to a large opening in the old style bowl or martini glass. Apparent this glass is just perfect for this, but for we kids playing at home, a standard white wine glass is apparently perfect.

I find the whole wine to glass pairing a little wanky TBH, but the science makes sense so seems a good excuse to open another Taittinger to test the theory! ;)
 
ComeFlyWithMe said:
I find the whole wine to glass pairing a little wanky TBH, but the science makes sense so seems a good excuse to open another Taittinger to test the theory! ;)
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You are not kidding!!! Different glasses for different varietals is just a joke and designed to make people with more money than sense part with cash (in the case of Riedel, lots of cash).
 
Mr_Orange said:
You are not kidding!!! Different glasses for different varietals is just a joke and designed to make people with more money than sense part with cash (in the case of Riedel, lots of cash).
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Preaching to the converted here... already posted the picture of the champagne "wine tools" somewhere... but in case you missed it...
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The caution made me laugh!
 
ComeFlyWithMe said:
In other news, our friend Mr Riedel advises that champagne flutes are passé and that champagne is best consumed from a wine glass. Old style champagne bowls (which I love based on the retro factor) also sub-optimal he says. Of course he has released an appropriate specimen which I'm yet to try. Apparently the science is around the nose of the wine being stifled by a small opening in a flute, and loss of aroma due to a large opening in the old style bowl or martini glass. Apparent this glass is just perfect for this, but for we kids playing at home, a standard white wine glass is apparently perfect.

I find the whole wine to glass pairing a little wanky TBH, but the science makes sense so seems a good excuse to open another Taittinger to test the theory! ;)
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My Taittinger tasted great in the Champagne Wine Tool.. the nose was really emphasised :)
But yes... seriously wanky..
 
UpInTheAir:) said:
It is called AFF.. get yourself on a plane and participate ;) :)
(I'm sure there is a link type thing that I could do here but I'm not that clever :( )
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Oh I just stumbled upon the thread. Unfortunately sunny MEL not possible next week - far too busy and important (the latter may be a stretch...)
 
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Daver6 said:
Interesting that the stated alcohol is 12.5% yet on the regular Taittinger and the World Cup one, it is listed as 12%
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Interesting... Rounding error?

The reviews look like a copy-paste job, so it seems very likely to be Taittinger, but as always - no warranty or guarantee offered by me.
 
TKK said:
I'm hosting a Champagne blind tasting party in a couple of weeks time and I'm planning to be cheeky by sneaking in a blanc de blanc from oz or nz. What do you guys think?
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I'm late responding but agree with the other posts here about a vintage Arras or Chandon. When we were in NZ we had some gorgeous blanc de blancs. Our favourite was No 1 Family Estate, the No 1 Cuvee. It is hard to find in Australia though.

The champagne masterclass at last year's Qantas wine show included the 2004 Arras.

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AirKat said:
This is fabulous. Mr AirKat has decided the world cup Taitt is better than regular NV (don't get me started). Hoping for world cup bottles!
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TomVexille said:
The label looks better ;)
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Although theoretically the same wine, it is likely the FIFA bottles are from an earlier disgorgement.

There is a lot of conjecture about ageing NV Champagnes, however some critics claim a year or two extra after disgorgement can improve things. Of course this could also be explained by the small variations between batches. Perhaps I should conduct some more research...

glug glug glug.
 
penegal said:
Although theoretically the same wine, it is likely the FIFA bottles are from an earlier disgorgement.

There is a lot of conjecture about ageing NV Champagnes, however some critics claim a year or two extra after disgorgement can improve things. Of course this could also be explained by the small variations between batches. Perhaps I should conduct some more research...

glug glug glug.
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Well I'm bringing a bottle on wednesday...
 

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