Advice on champagne

[pagingjoan]

Were you able to complete your order at that price for Victoria, qaz?

 

[qaz]

Were you able to complete your order at that price for Victoria, qaz?

yes, i wouldn't have otherwise posted/shared the photo - look forward to trying it today, if not the in-laws

 

[qaz]

Champagne Jacquart Brut Mosaique $25.91 @ First Choice - Click & Collect - after 20% ShopBack today and $15 in-store price difference refund - less with 10% off via myColes 2777269688208 and/or bonus 1000pt Flybuys monthly points tracker offer (unfortunately no $10 off code, else effectively down to $14.91)

NV Champagne Jacquart Brut Mosaique

NV Champagne Jacquart Brut Mosaique

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Champagne Jacquart Brut Mosaique NV

Gold Medal Awarded: Mundus Vini 2013 Gold Medal Awarded: Gilbert & Gaillard International 2014 Gold Medal Awarded: Drinks Business Champagne Master 2011 Gold Medal Awarded: Japan Wine Challenge 2019...

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from midday-midnight AEDT today, effectively $15 @ First Choice - Click & Collect - after 22% ShopBack (maximum $25), bonus 2000 Flybuys points (worth $10), $15 in-store price difference refund - less with 10% off via myColes 2777269688208 and/or bonus 1000pt Flybuys monthly points tracker offer

 

[Coz]

yes, i wouldn't have otherwise posted/shared the photo - look forward to trying it today, if not the in-laws

Don't think the myColes 10% works. It gets applied but then doesn't process payment. Did you successfully have that applied @qaz?

 

[tgh]

Coles # went through for me just now.. another 6 to add to the stocks

 

[Major]

I have a bottle of Moet Ice champagne. Has anyone tried this actually pouring over ice ?

It just doesn't sound right !

 

[tielec]

I have a bottle of Moet Ice champagne. Has anyone tried this actually pouring over ice ?

It just doesn't sound right !

I tried it once, wasn't for me.

I found the champagne slightly sugary, very 'clean' without many of the characteristics I look for in champers (yeast, earthiness, nut or aged) almost like a sparkling chenin. When added to ice it lost a bit of the sweetness but at the price point I think almost any other sparkling would be better. It was definitely better with ice.

Others enjoyed it, so as always, YMMV.

 

[Major]

Thanks for that. It's a gift and been in the wine fridge for a couple of years. Time to go

 

[tielec]

Hi all, I've been asked to help source about 12 champagne for a wedding. I think the price point will be around $40 - $60, assuming healthy discount. Does anyone have a good idea - at the moment I am leaning towards Pommery for $47 (not as good as the $25 that others got in 2019), or Lallier R.015 for $50.

 

[tielec]

Hi all, I've been asked to help source about 12 champagne for a wedding. I think the price point will be around $40 - $60, assuming healthy discount. Does anyone have a good idea - at the moment I am leaning towards Pommery for $47 (not as good as the $25 that others got in 2019), or Lallier R.015 for $50.

For anyone that might be interested, the happy couple were more interested in the spectacle of the Champagne than the quality. As a result we ended up on getting Vueve for $58 from Cellarmasters with 16% cashback from Cashrewards.

 

[Tommo_Aus]

Bit of a shame we don't see more action in this thread, I keep a look out but haven't seen anything more than the general storewide first choice/liquorland discount from cashrewards matched with a flybuys 2000 points for $50 spend.

My go to for an occasion is Veuve, I finally got a bottle of Louis Roederer and have to say this has taken the place from Veuve. Very enjoyable drop and am keen to try the vintage, but I also picked up a Billecart-Salmon so the tasting isn't over yet. All I need is a reason to pop the cork!

 

[pagingjoan]

Reasons aplenty!
“I drink it when I’m happy and when I’m sad. Sometimes I drink it when I’m alone. When I have company I consider it obligatory. I trifle with it if I’m not hungry and drink it when I am. Otherwise, I never touch it — unless I’m thirsty…”

 

[TomVexille]

.... All I need is a reason to pop the cork!

How does: "It's Thursday" sound

 

[Tommo_Aus]

Heh I was thinking that but I'll probably wait a day and go with it's Friday instead

 

[TomVexille]

That's called Champagne Friday at our house

 

[gazzab]

I love all champagne, but for interest and value for money explicitly buy grower champagnes but if had a favorite from the larger houses it would be Roederer.

 

[qaz]

Bit of a shame we don't see more action in this thread, I keep a look out but haven't seen anything more than the general storewide first choice/liquorland discount from cashrewards matched with a flybuys 2000 points for $50 spend.

My go to for an occasion is Veuve, I finally got a bottle of Louis Roederer and have to say this has taken the place from Veuve. Very enjoyable drop and am keen to try the vintage, but I also picked up a Billecart-Salmon so the tasting isn't over yet. All I need is a reason to pop the cork!

did you buy the Louis Roederer for $65 last month? if you have an AmEx, then you could use their United Cellars offer to buy 20% off gift cards online (or via phone/email), and spend them the next time its on sale again elsewhere, having UC price match wherever and paying with those gift cards

How to Find the Best Champagne for You

The name “Champagne” is no guarantee of quality. Here are 10 excellent big houses, 10 small grower-producers and a glossary.

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for those who missed the Billecart Salmon Sous Bois & Pol Roger Brut NV:

Champagne Billecart-Salmon’s Brut Nature, Sous Bois and Cuvée Louis Salmon – wineanorak.com

20% off Vinomofo & BoozeBud @ eBay Plus with PLUSBF20 - ends next Thursday:

Vinomofo

• Bellebonne Vintage Cuvee 2016 $48.72 6pk

Five of the best Tasmanian sparkling wines

With a cool climate perfect for growing the two main grapes of France’s Champagne region, our island state has become known as a great place to make fizz.

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pinot noir: André Clouet (check out their website ) > Ata Rangi

Blanc de Noirs & Sparkling Shiraz – Panel Tasting

Fancy celebrating with something special this summer? Our panel sips a selection of Champagnes and sparklings – from pale bronze to deep ruby red.

app.gourmettravellerwine.com

2011 Philipponnat Clos des Goisses - first ever vintage made exclusively from Pinot Noir

Philipponnat's Fizz from Clos des Goisses - Pre-Arrival Offer - WINE DECODED

“Clos des Goisses has always been one of the most extraordinary jewels in Champagne’s crown.” Tom Stevenson

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My Comtes arrived from Qantas Wine in time for mrsandye's birthday.
Interestingly QF branded on the back. I do like that there is a rugby ball on the frontView attachment 230497

Champagne Heaven! A Sublime Tasting Session With Pierre Peters Les Chétillons 2007, Taittinger Comtes de Champagne 2007, Henriot Cuve 38, And Salon 1988 And 1999 - Quill & Pad

The week felt a little like going back to school for Ken Gargett – champagne school! Everywhere he went, up popped some of the great champagnes that he has tasted and written about in recent times, plus a few more. Including an ethereal, refined surprise magnum of Henriot Cuve 38.

quillandpad.com

 

[Tommo_Aus]

did you buy the Louis Roederer for $65 last month? if you have an AmEx

Bummer, paid $74.95 - 2% cashback from Dan's, was the best price I'd seen for a while. Cancelled my amex recently before the annual fee came into play. If I can find some for $65 I'll stock up on some, unfortunately I follow this thread for Champagne not the other so looks like I miss some deals when everything is posted in the red thread.

Tried the Billecart-Salmon last night, not bad but not quite what I'm after. Didn't have much of a wow factor for me that I get from Louis Roederer or Veuve. Now I'm on the hunt for Louis Roederer vintage, keen to see the difference over the NV.

 

[qaz]

Bummer, paid $74.95 - 2% cashback from Dan's, was the best price I'd seen for a while. Cancelled my amex recently before the annual fee came into play. If I can find some for $65 I'll stock up on some, unfortunately I follow this thread for Champagne not the other so looks like I miss some deals when everything is posted in the red thread.

if you didn't buy Louis Roederer from Dan's yesterday for $59.96 after 15% Cashrewards and 5% off WISH gift cards, then tomorrow go in-store to Vintage Cellars to buy a gift card with 15% Cashrewards and use it to order a bottle online with hopefully 10.5% Cashrewards for an effective $55.88

 

[Tommo_Aus]

@qaz is this clause usually acted on for online payments?

"You may not be eligible for Cashback:

• If a gift card is purchased or used as payment"