Advice on champagne

[Sprucegoose]

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!

I have always found a Bollie to be an excellent drop. Best buying is at Costco.

 

[Tommo_Aus]

Found another problem when I was checking out online payment "Unfortunately we do not accept Cheques, Money Orders, Gift Cards or flybuys points as online payment methods". Not quite sure how this 15% gift card discount with further online payment discount is possible!

 

[Mynameismynameis]

How did I miss a champagne thread?

Finally I'm here, note $$$ to spend I don't think I'll scroll through the pages to witness deals I've missed.

 

[Mynameismynameis]

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

Will this be available tomorrow?

Good price, I found some Louis Vintage at BWS FOR $80ISH, managed to get 2 bottles. 1 store down south had it on clearance for $65, this was 6 months ago tho.

Just a note, I'm 90% sure SB and CR don't do CB on champagne literally ever. If they do, it's super rare and it's always in the conditions.

 

[qaz]

Found another problem when I was checking out online payment "Unfortunately we do not accept Cheques, Money Orders, Gift Cards or flybuys points as online payment methods". Not quite sure how this 15% gift card discount with further online payment discount is possible!

sorry, didn't realise that Vintage Cellars don't allow gift card payments online, though perhaps not too surprising given that Coles don't either

Will this be available tomorrow?

no, ends today

 

[qaz]

20% off Dan Murphy's eBay with PAPDY20 - $50 min spend, $300 max discount, max 10 items per transaction; max 5 transactions - must pay with Afterpay or eBay gift cards - not stated, but presumably ends today
5% ShopBack on Swap Celebration gift cards via SB app, redeem for eBay gc

Bollinger PN VZ15 now sold out, but after 20% off PAPDY20, 5% ShopBack on gift card:

• Vouette & Sorbee Fidele Blanc de Noirs $104.99 - 1 left

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• Piper-Heidsieck Rare Millesime 2002 $217.49 - 4 left

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• Charles Heidsieck Brut Reserve $67.46

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• Bollinger Special Cuvee $56.21

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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.

Louis Roederer $66 @ WineSquare

Louis Roederer Brut Premier, Reims

Louis Roederer Brut Premier, Reims ‘Arguably the most reliable non-vintage champagne of them all, made by one of the very last family-owned large houses with their own grapes...Of the well-known, so-called grandes marques of champagne

www.winesquare.com.au

 

[Tommo_Aus]

Louis Roederer $66 @ WineSquare

Not bad but I got some from vintage cellars @ $71.25 - 15% earlier in the week

First Choice have 15% cashback ending tonight, also has 2000 flybuys for $50 spend and another 2000 if $100 is spent on their selected items. Included 7 champagnes.

 

[qaz]

others include Serge Mathieu, Marc Chauvet, Pierre Gimonnet

Marc Chauvet still $39 in 6pk @ d’Or to Door (+ delivery)

Tyson Stelzer's Advanced Champagne Certificate - Tyson Stelzer

Introducing the most advanced champagne tasting course Read the full story of my inaugural Advanced Champagne Certificate, including photos and guest reflections. Throughout my champagne journey, I have been privileged to countless ‘epiphany moments’ – tastings with chef de caves of unique...

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Louis Roederer Hommage à Camille Coteaux Champenois - World Of Fine Wine

In essence, this is a lab,” says Champagne Louis Roederer’s chef de cave Jean-Baptiste Lécaillon of the house’s new Coteaux Champenois project....

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Charles Heidsieck Brut Réserve – Champagne’s ‘Mis en Cave’ cuvée

Charles Heidsieck Brut Réserve is regarded as one of the finest NV Champagnes, but its path to glory has not always been straightforward.

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The World of Fine Wine tasting: 2012 and 2013 Champagne – Essi Avellan

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Essi Avellan MW reviews aged Champagnes

A comparison of longer lees-aged Champagnes with their original counterparts held Essi AvellanMW spellbound.

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Tyson Stelzer: The era of grower Champagnes is over

Forces are at play that threaten the survival of Champagne’s grower producers, says the renowned chronicler of the region.

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A review of the best grower Champagne

The rising prominence of Grower Champagne is emphasising the importance of winemaking, terroir and viticulture. Click to view the best grower Champagnes.

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Essi Avellan MW reviews the world's best Champagnes

We have tasted 36 prestige cuvée, vintage and non-vintage Champagnes: one of the world's great wine regions in all its wonderful variety.

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An assortment of Aussie fizz

The range of styles of sparkling wine produced in Australia is impressively diverse. #AndersonHillSparklingChardonnay2020 #ArrasGrandVintage2009 #Australiansparkling

www.therealreview.com

 

[Cynicor]

Thanks QAZ, any thoughts as to that stuff? I haven't heard of it before.

 

[billbro]

Thanks QAZ, any thoughts as to that stuff? I haven't heard of it before.

Marc Chauvet, Brut Tradition NV Champagne | JancisRobinson.com - doesn't go into a lot of detail, so might not help.

 

[Daver6]

Thanks QAZ, any thoughts as to that stuff? I haven't heard of it before.

Firstly, you still need to pay postage on the Marc Chavaut. Having said that, I'm a regular buyer at $39/bottle. Far superior to say Piper Heidsick and Moet which are dearer. It's a great, fresh entry level champagne that gets even better with a year of bottle age on it.

 

[Tommo_Aus]

Interesting, I've joined their mailing list, didn't realise they were Barossa based.

 

[qaz]

Charles Heidsieck Brut Réserve – Champagne’s ‘Mis en Cave’ cuvée

Charles Heidsieck Brut Réserve is regarded as one of the finest NV Champagnes, but its path to glory has not always been straightforward.

cluboenologique.com

for those who missed it at Dan's eBay or want more:

 

[billbro]

Far superior to say Piper Heidsick and Moet which are dearer. It's a great, fresh entry level champagne that gets even better with a year of bottle age on it.

What about relative to Lanson, which can be had around $30-35? I think that is our staple bubbles at the price point and I think it is really crisp and clean, with enough flavour to keep it going. Also like the disgorgement date on the NVs.

 

[Daver6]

What about relative to Lanson, which can be had around $30-35? I think that is our staple bubbles at the price point and I think it is really crisp and clean, with enough flavour to keep it going. Also like the disgorgement date on the NVs.

It's been so long since I last tried Lanson NV, I can't quite recall what it's like. Personally, I don't think you can go wrong here but everyone's tastes are different.

 

[qaz]

What about relative to Lanson, which can be had around $30-35? I think that is our staple bubbles at the price point and I think it is really crisp and clean, with enough flavour to keep it going. Also like the disgorgement date on the NVs.

for me, champagne is a celebratory/occasional drink rather than quaffer, so the only ones that i'd probably pay for less than that are Pol Roger and Lanson Gold, else Marc Chauvet is my remaining budget pick still available for around $40 that hasn't increased in price

• Pol Roger $33.75
• Lanson Gold $31.88
• Veuve Clicquot $31
• Taittinger $30
• Moet & Chandon $29
• Pommery $16.16
• Jacquart $15
• Lanson $10.50

 

[Mynameismynameis]

for me, champagne is a celebratory/occasional drink rather than quaffer, so the only ones that i'd probably pay for less than that are Pol Roger and Lanson Gold, else Marc Chauvet is my remaining budget pick still available for around $40 that hasn't increased in price

• Pol Roger $33.75
• Lanson Gold $31.88
• Veuve Clicquot $31
• Taittinger $30
• Moet & Chandon $29
• Pommery $16.16
• Jacquart $15
• Lanson $10.50

That is some amazing prices

 

[Tommo_Aus]

Any opinions on Canard Duchene? Catalogue special at First Choice with 20% cashback, oddly it's slightly cheaper to buy half bottles which also makes it easier to get the 6 bottle price without being too far over the $20 cashback max.

 

[Mynameismynameis]

Any opinions on Canard Duchene? Catalogue special at First Choice with 20% cashback, oddly it's slightly cheaper to buy half bottles which also makes it easier to get the 6 bottle price without being too far over the $20 cashback max.

Is CB included for champagne?

I think I have some Canard Duchene, haven't tried it tho. I may of got it with CB, so it may be included. It's been on discount for a while tho, because I believe I've had it for quite a while.

 

[Tommo_Aus]

Correct, CB for Champagne, some have Champagne at a different rate or beer at barely anything but it's 20% standard rate storewide.