Advice on champagne

[Steady]

Is cellarone invite only? Fairly sure I've been to their site several times then seen I can't sign up.

There is a referral thread for them here on AFF -

 

[Tommo_Aus]

Marc Chauvet Champagne Brut NV opinions? Being pushed by D'or to Door.

 

[Daver6]

Marc Chauvet Champagne Brut NV opinions? Being pushed by D'or to Door.

I'm a regular buyer at that price point. I think that it's excellent value for money. Far superior than the likes of Mumm, Moet etc.

 

[qaz]

Marc Chauvet Champagne Brut NV opinions? Being pushed by D'or to Door.

I'm a regular buyer at that price point. I think that it's excellent value for money. Far superior than the likes of Mumm, Moet etc.

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Taittinger Comtes de Champagne 2008 released

One of the last prestige cuvée Champagnes to be released from the great 2008 vintage, the Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs Brut finally made its appearance in October. #ArcadiaHongKong #Avize

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• Taittinger Comtes de Champagne 2008

[VIDEO] Best blanc de blancs Champagne ever? Tasting the Taittinger 2008 Comtes de Champagne - JamesSuckling.com

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[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
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• Vouette & Sorbee Fidele Blanc de Noirs $104.99 - 1 left $111.99 - 2 left

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• Piper-Heidsieck Rare Millesime 2002 $217.49 - 4 left $231.99 - 2 left

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• Laurent-Perrier Grand Siecle $223.96 - 1 left

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• Vouette & Sorbee Blanc d'Argile Blanc de Blanc $135.99 - 3 left

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WATCH: An introduction to wine tasting masterclass (with me)

It’s been a long time since my last video, but last week I stepped out from behind the camera to talk about wine tasting for The Wine Collective. It was fun to tell a few stories and crack out my […]

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• Agrapart Grand Cru Terroirs Blanc de Blanc NV

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• Louis Roederer Cristal 2012

Champagne Louis Roederer Cristal 2012: Biodynamic Viticulture At Its Very Best - Quill & Pad

The release of the thrilling 2012 Cristal heralds the culmination of Louis Roederer’s efforts in biodynamics. The vineyard has released champagnes in the recent past that have been biodynamic, or part thereof, but this is the first time the flagship, the legendary Cristal, is 100 percent...

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Pol Roger Sir Winston Churchill 2012: Faithful ambassador of a great Pinot year

2012 shows signs of being the greatest Pinot Noir vintage in Champagne since 1952: Pol Roger Sir Winston Churchill is set to be its ambassador.

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[Tommo_Aus]

Perrier Jouet Vintage on sale at First Choice, usually $239 but on catalogue this week after discounts should be $151. Not cheap but a significant discount for something on my curiosity list, anyone able to share experiences?

 

[tielec]

Perrier Jouet Vintage on sale at First Choice, usually $239 but on catalogue this week after discounts should be $151. Not cheap but a significant discount for something on my curiosity list, anyone able to share experiences?

One of my defining champagne experiences was the 96 Bell Epoque. Incredible.

 

[Daver6]

Perrier Jouet Vintage on sale at First Choice, usually $239 but on catalogue this week after discounts should be $151. Not cheap but a significant discount for something on my curiosity list, anyone able to share experiences?

Can save another $10 with the Amex offer if available to you.

Looks like the 2011 vintage which wasn't one of the better ones. So at $141 I would probably grab a bottle, except there are no First Choice anywhere near me and it's just not worth the schlep. I'd make the effort if it was a stronger vintage or convenient located.

 

[Kangol]

Perrier Jouet Vintage on sale at First Choice, usually $239 but on catalogue this week after discounts should be $151. Not cheap but a significant discount for something on my curiosity list, anyone able to share experiences?

It's $190 in any 6.
Otherwise $200, with 10% off click and collect if you have a local store with stock, less $20 CR which makes it $160. That's if the Amex offer is unavailable.

 

[Tommo_Aus]

It's $190 in any 6.
Otherwise $200, with 10% off click and collect if you have a local store with stock, less $20 CR which makes it $160. That's if the Amex offer is unavailable.

-5% myColes.

 

[Mynameismynameis]

-5% myColes.

I mean is anyone on here actually a Coles employee?

Wouldn't be bad if I could get an extra 5%!

 

[Tommo_Aus]

Can save another $10 with the Amex offer if available to you.

Looks like the 2011 vintage which wasn't one of the better ones. So at $141 I would probably grab a bottle, except there are no First Choice anywhere near me and it's just not worth the schlep. I'd make the effort if it was a stronger vintage or convenient located.

Decided to get the Belle Epoque, vintage turned out to be 2012 from my local! I understand this to be a great year for pinot noir, now all I need is a special event to justify opening it.

 

[Daver6]

Decided to get the Belle Epoque, vintage turned out to be 2012 from my local! I understand this to be a great year for pinot noir, now all I need is a special event to justify opening it.

2012 was an excellent year for champagne. Good score!

 

[Tommo_Aus]

2012 was an excellent year for champagne. Good score!

For sure! I was still happy to try out the 2011, was a good surprise to see this vintage pop up! With that said who knows what is in other stores, my main gripe when it comes to click and collect is the asterisk next to the vintage, "wine vintages can vary when delivered or collected". Kind of an important part of buying vintage.

 

[Mynameismynameis]

For sure! I was still happy to try out the 2011, was a good surprise to see this vintage pop up! With that said who knows what is in other stores, my main gripe when it comes to click and collect is the asterisk next to the vintage, "wine vintages can vary when delivered or collected". Kind of an important part of buying vintage.

I always ring the store and ask, esp if I'm after a certain vintage.

I have a bottle at home, I got it from BWS clearance for around $165. This was last year, so unsure what year it is. I'm hoping it's 2012. *Edit* I checked and it's 2012

 

[Daver6]

Decided to get the Belle Epoque, vintage turned out to be 2012 from my local! I understand this to be a great year for pinot noir, now all I need is a special event to justify opening it.

Well I decided to do some calling around. First Choice Bicton had five bottles (not four) of the 2012 as well as some 2004.

 

[Mynameismynameis]

Liquorland 20% CB, and $10 off $100 spend.

Mumm is in special $53
$106 X 2
$96 plus 20% CB.
$76 or so dollars, $38 a bottle. Sounds like a good price to me.

 

[Tommo_Aus]

Liquorland 20% CB, and $10 off $100 spend.

Mumm is in special $53
$106 X 2
$96 plus 20% CB.
$76 or so dollars, $38 a bottle. Sounds like a good price to me.

$53 is more of a regular price for other stores, $38 is ok but I'd usually go low $30's for Mumm with only a single bottle purchase required.

 

[Mynameismynameis]

$53 is more of a regular price for other stores, $38 is ok but I'd usually go low $30's for Mumm with only a single bottle purchase required.

Fair enough, I don't really know what's a good price for it. I spose if you really love it, it'd still be a solid deal.

 

[Tommo_Aus]

Fair enough, I don't really know what's a good price for it. I spose if you really love it, it'd still be a solid deal.

Yeah still an ok price but depends on how hard you want to push your deals