3CorsaMeal
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looking to buy some champagne and wondered what people can recommend?
i don't really drink enough to know the difference, and don't drink wine either.
maybe a magnum bottle, up to £100?
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adiohead
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RichR
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Veuve Clicquot - Ponsardin La Grande Dame 1998 approx £100-£110 retail price
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Jake
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if you dont know the difference a 25quid bottle will be good enough
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ed
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If you want a magnum and you don't know what you want, you can't go far wrong with Waitrose's own brand.
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ed
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Or just get in a half case of Lindaur. It's nicer than some Champagnes.
[Edited on 07-07-2011 by ed]
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Gary
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Thread ended when Aido posted tbh
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RichR
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you think? I was underwhelmed by the hype of Dom Perignon; there are far better out there
Laurent Perrier Grande Siecle is cheaper and nicer IMO
[Edited on 07-07-2011 by LiVe LeE]
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Gary
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quote: Originally posted by LiVe LeE
you think? I was underwhelmed by the hype of Dom Perignon; there are far better out there
Price is good though too. PLus you look PIMP if you buy a btl of DP
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BarnshaW
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all champagne tastes like crap and is a waste of money imo
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Tom
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Bunch of tarts!
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Dave
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Not a big fan but Laurent Perrier us my personal fave. Crystal is absolute wank though, can't believe it is so expensive.
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RichR
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Agreed, the ex had to get it in the hotel a couple of years back when a few big film starts were staying there whilst they were filming Robin Hood in the area - really couldn't see the appeal of it given the price.
Veuve is definitely the best option IMO
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Gary
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Rather have a pint of Landoord tbh
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Jules S
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My Missus is some sort of champagne Connoisseur
She's even got the glasses
Twas nice that though, and you get to keep the nicely painted bottle as a keepsake
And yes, that is No1 cat being a nosy fokker
[Edited on 07-07-2011 by Jules S]
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RichR
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Pol Roger is quite nice too and it was Winston Churchill's favourite drink and he's a proper Man!
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Doug
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LiveLee's first suggestion is worth listening too!
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Mad Moe
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quote: Originally posted by LiVe LeE
Veuve Clicquot - Ponsardin La Grande Dame 1998 approx £100-£110 retail price
Not really a massive fan of Champagne but Veuve is by far the nicest tasting of all I've tried!
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Tomnova16
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Bollinger is bloody tasty. The thing with champagne is if it's cheap it will taste like crap.
http://www.lemass.co.uk/ for all your automotive/bodyshop needs
Located in Chalfont st Peter
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Tom G
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Doug knows his shiz
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Mad Moe
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quote: Originally posted by Tomnova16
Bollinger is bloody tasty. The thing with champagne is if it's cheap it will taste like crap.
I wouldn't necessarily agree with that, Cristal has to be one of the most foul tasting Champagnes I've ever tried
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Jambo
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There are exceptions Moe, but he's right, most will taste like garbage.
Plus it's all sparkling wine unless it's from the Champagne region.
Lansom is a good "cheap" champagne
Bolinger is my fave, I've never been lucky enough to have some Don P or Cristal, but I have had some seriously expensive shit that was well matured and whilst it was very nice, I'd take the Bolly any day
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brebaz
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champagne is fucking rank. would rather a bottle of lambrini or buckfast tbh
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Jambo
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Oh and pmsl @ Cat photo
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Ben J
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quote: Originally posted by LiVe LeE
Veuve Clicquot - Ponsardin La Grande Dame 1998 approx £100-£110 retail price
Winner.
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