Advice on champagne

[Kangol]

I got DM to price match Taittinger NV at $71.99.
Haven't seen it as low as this recently.

Taittinger Brut Reserve Champagne NV Gift Box

Celebrate with Taittinger Brut Reserve Champagne NV Gift Box 750mL. Enjoy its elegant and refined taste, perfect for special occasions.

thebeverageangels.com.au

 

[hwy]

Wow- that is a great price! Thanks for sharing.

 

[tmdl]

I totally get inflation but the price of Champagne has absolutely skyrocketed and the only sub $35 bottles are very average. I wonder if that days of sub $30 bottles are over?

 

[PDog]

I totally get inflation but the price of Champagne has absolutely skyrocketed and the only sub $35 bottles are very average. I wonder if that days of sub $30 bottles are over?

yes!
I find it difficult to get something good for under $50. I really like Piper, but the inflation on that has been massive. What's your go to now?

 

[Rug]

Wow- that is a great price! Thanks for sharing.

I got DM to price match Taittinger NV at $71.99.
Haven't seen it as low as this recently.

Taittinger Brut Reserve Champagne NV Gift Box

Celebrate with Taittinger Brut Reserve Champagne NV Gift Box 750mL. Enjoy its elegant and refined taste, perfect for special occasions.

thebeverageangels.com.au

Sold out

 

[Rug]

I totally get inflation but the price of Champagne has absolutely skyrocketed and the only sub $35 bottles are very average. I wonder if that days of sub $30 bottles are over?

I think $50 is the new lowest of lows but $60 can be had if you hunt.

 

[tmdl]

yes!
I find it difficult to get something good for under $50. I really like Piper, but the inflation on that has been massive. What's your go to now?

I was previously hunting for clearance deals at BWS and LL but they have pretty much dried up after COVID

Currently the Best Champagne Deals around are:
1. Champagne Bichat $29 (if you buy 6) $33 (BWS)
2. Champagne Royal Montcourt (LL) currently $40+
3. Champagne Monsigny / Champagne Marie de Moy $32.99 (Aldi)
4. Champagne Veuve Rozier $32.99 (DM)

My wife is main connoisseur of champagne but we used to love Champagne Aubert et Fils from DM and it used to be $19.99

 

[Daver6]

I totally get inflation but the price of Champagne has absolutely skyrocketed and the only sub $35 bottles are very average. I wonder if that days of sub $30 bottles are over?

To be fair, there has never been decent sub $35 champagne in the last 15 years. Global demand has increased for champagne and Australian demand even more so. Production is limited. We all know how price increases when demand increases but supply remains constant.

Marc Chavaut is a very acceptable champagne that can be had for (I think now) $42/bottle from d'Or to Door.

 

[dairyfloss]

We've been buying up the Duperrey Vintage [2012] from Dan's when it's on Member Offer at $55, which is fairly often. I reckon better than most NVs below $80-100. Worth a try if you haven't had it before. The NV is not so good... but it's often on at $40, and is still reasonable value there.

Cheers,
Matt.

 

[PDog]

We've been buying up the Duperrey Vintage [2012] from Dan's when it's on Member Offer at $55, which is fairly often. I reckon better than most NVs below $80-100. Worth a try if you haven't had it before. The NV is not so good... but it's often on at $40, and is still reasonable value there.

Cheers,
Matt.

Thanks, I've only had the NV and didn't really enjoy it, so haven't tried the vintage. Will give it a whirl next time!

 

[tmdl]

We've been buying up the Duperrey Vintage [2012] from Dan's when it's on Member Offer at $55, which is fairly often. I reckon better than most NVs below $80-100. Worth a try if you haven't had it before. The NV is not so good... but it's often on at $40, and is still reasonable value there.

Cheers,
Matt.

I agree, its very good

 

[blackcat20]

To be fair, there has never been decent sub $35 champagne in the last 15 years. Global demand has increased for champagne and Australian demand even more so. Production is limited. We all know how price increases when demand increases but supply remains constant.

Marc Chavaut is a very acceptable champagne that can be had for (I think now) $42/bottle from d'Or to Door.

We used to get PJ and Veuve for $35 less than 10 years ago if we were clever about it...

 

[Daver6]

We used to get PJ and Veuve for $35 less than 10 years ago if we were clever about it...

Ok fair. You could do that with discounts, cashback etc. My response was more about regular retail price.

 

[blackcat20]

Ok fair. You could do that with discounts, cashback etc. My response was more about regular retail price.

The problem is you can't even get those kind of prices with all the discounts any more....

 

[hwy]

Cant believe I missed the 10% off First choice Verve yesterday. I should spend more time on these forums.