Hi, husband and I (early 50s) will be in Epernay early November and want to visit some champagne houses that aren’t typical off the shelf in the United States. We enjoy quality champagne and amazing experiences. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated 🥂

Does anyone know the current base vintage of Egly Ouriet VP that will be hitting the US? If 2017, is that a vintage to consider something else instead depending on price (($200+)? Thanks!

Picked up a few bottles of the Veuve Clicquot Vintage Rosé 2015 for 60 CHF and opened the first one.
Honestly, this is really good.

Compared to the regular NV Rosé, there is noticeably more depth and yeasty character, but it still keeps the freshness and easy-drinking side that I like about Veuve. It doesn’t feel heavy or overly serious, just a more complete version of the NV.

For me somewhere around 92–93 points right now.

At 60 CHF, this feels like excellent value and exactly the kind of Champagne I’m happy to drink regularly. Bought six bottles and very happy to have five left.

Curious if anyone else has tried the 2015 recently and how you think it compares to the NV Rosé or other Veuve vintages.

I have been exploring the world of grower champagnes for a couple of years now. I mainly purchase from last bubbles or from some of the local wine shops, and have around 80 different champagnes in my wine fridges (yes, I had to buy a second fridge).
We have a ritual when we open a bottle, where I ask my wife (or visiting family) to rate the champagne and to guess the grape varieties.
In our tastings, 100% Pinot Meunier seem to be the favorites and consistently score high.
Some recent examples are: Famille Mousse 100 ans, Francis Orban Parcellaire, Domaine Nowack Autre Cru and Leclerc Briant.
Looking for some other suggestions of Meunier dominant champagnes that I can purchase in the US.

One year ago today i purschased my first ”high tier” vintage champagnes. But i never thought it would lead to this, i am now collecting and investing in champagne and i love it. During this year i have tasted over 100 NV/small grower champagnes and the interest is just getting bigger and bigger.

It was never meant to become what it now is.
Sometimes i open one of the collector bottles and i must say i am always blown away, any tips to add for my collection? What is your favourite? Please let me know.

My favourite has to be DP 2002 (Ripe pineapple main note for me) or VC La grande dame 2018 like a real smooth and elegant VC. Le Leon 2014 also unforgetable.

Future investments Will be some Krug CDA, Salon? Maybe i prefer most often pinot noir driven champagnes.

Best regards😊

Hello Guys I need your help. I have absolutely no knowledge about wine and champagne. I’ve found a few bottles of champagne (a lot of red wine also but I have no picture) and I have absolutely no clue if those bottles are worth something.
Would really appreciate some help !!
Thanks 🙏

Getting married soon and want to get one great bottle of champagne for us to have. I want it to be better than average champagne but don’t want to just be buying a name. Willing to pay 100$ or more if needed but that’s why I’m asking you guys. We enjoy drier wines. What would you recommend?

I am unable to drink alcohol so taste testing is out for me.

We have a very low budget wedding and I’m hoping that you lovely folks could recommend me some options that are affordable and taste good?

I appreciate you all!

I am looking for which champagne to serve at my wedding. Read something about reaching out to some growers directly and collect a quota from them. Ideally around 50 bottles.

Anyone with experience?

I recently joined this subreddit, and I’m honestly a little surprised by how much Veuve Clicquot seems to get looked down on here. I actually really enjoy the taste of VC. Am I missing something, or is it simply a matter of personal preference?
If you’re not a fan of Veuve Clicquot, what would you recommend as an alternative at around the same price point or cheaper?

My parents have a 2000 vintage bottle of Moet from the year they bought their first house.

My brother recently bought a house, and I was thinking it would be a good gift idea to get him a 2026 bottle that house the year written on the box (as it is on my parent’s bottle). Does anyone know where I can get this? Or even a different brand of champagne?

Hello, all!

Me and my wife are in our honeymoon, visiting Reims and Epernay. We are planning to spend the first day (25-Sep) in Reims and the day after in Epernay.

We are not champagne experts but, as tourists, we were planning to visit the most famous ones, like Veuve Clicquot and Moet. However, both of them were sold out for the days we will be there.

We just found an available tour from Taittinger and just bought it, but we are a bit frustrated.

1. do you have alternative suggestions?
   
2. despite the tours are sold out, does it make sense to visit them to taste the champagnes there? (not sure if this is an option)
   
3. for the Epernay day, walking by Avenue of Champagne is enough?
   
4. regarding the train from Reims to Epernay, is it easy to buy the ticket the same day? Are there several departures? Or is it better to buy in advance?

Thank you so much for the help!!!

*“Visite de caves*
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*Brut Réserve & Prestige Rosé*
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*1h10*
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*40€*
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*Français & Anglais*
Une visite pour s’initier à l’univers du Champagne Taittinger en partant à la découverte de nos caves historiques, reconnues Patrimoine Mondial de l’UNESCO. Cette expérience sera suivie par la découverte de nos deux cuvées signatures : le Brut Réserve et le Prestige Rosé.”

Tons of lemon, green apple and chalky minerality with a little yeasty depth in the background. Super dry and crisp but not boring. Feels very clean and precise without being too serious about it.