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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Evening All,

Trying to find out what everyone's take on Champagne brands are, I've tried a few and very much like Bollinger. Are there any others I should check out.

Thanks Ray

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Strongbow Dark Fruits

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Strongbow Dark Fruits "

Thanks for input

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By *iforfun999Man
over a year ago

Haverfordwest

Each has its own qualities and even the same brand will taste different for each year which is classed as a vintage (vintage means the grapes have all come from the same year to produce that particular champagne, hence it will have a year date on the label and usually have a slightly darker colour than a non vintage).

Personally, I think Moet & Chandon's normal bottle is overrated, the popular one for brand recognition alone and far too dry and lacking flavor. However, the pink version is completely different (the rosé). That's worth a try!

Others worth considering are the Tattinger, Veuve Clicquot and Laurent Perrier. I haven't tried all brands though, but a few supermarket ones were surprisingly tasty.

A good time to buy is Valentine's and Christmas, when supermarket discounts can be very competitive, plus a 6 bottle deal usually gets additional discount automatically deducted at Tesco and others. The 6 or more bottles can be a mixture of wine, champagne, sparkling wine, Cava, Martini and even Asti Spumante, so a cheap option to get the discount.

Having said all of this, I'm not really a champagne drinker. A glass is enough, any more is a migraine for me. No, not a hangover, there's a big difference. My ex's favourite drink is Champagne. We had it everywhere, different brands, as a special occasion or just with fish and chips on a Tuesday night, once. We only bought it at discounted prices and I saved the corks from every one and the bottles from each brand. I much prefer a glass of water nowadays. LOL.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My work used to buy us Bollinger for Xmas it's only drinkable with squash mixed in. I'm a heathen that only drinks rum.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Each has its own qualities and even the same brand will taste different for each year which is classed as a vintage (vintage means the grapes have all come from the same year to produce that particular champagne, hence it will have a year date on the label and usually have a slightly darker colour than a non vintage).

Personally, I think Moet & Chandon's normal bottle is overrated, the popular one for brand recognition alone and far too dry and lacking flavor. However, the pink version is completely different (the rosé). That's worth a try!

Others worth considering are the Tattinger, Veuve Clicquot and Laurent Perrier. I haven't tried all brands though, but a few supermarket ones were surprisingly tasty.

A good time to buy is Valentine's and Christmas, when supermarket discounts can be very competitive, plus a 6 bottle deal usually gets additional discount automatically deducted at Tesco and others. The 6 or more bottles can be a mixture of wine, champagne, sparkling wine, Cava, Martini and even Asti Spumante, so a cheap option to get the discount.

Having said all of this, I'm not really a champagne drinker. A glass is enough, any more is a migraine for me. No, not a hangover, there's a big difference. My ex's favourite drink is Champagne. We had it everywhere, different brands, as a special occasion or just with fish and chips on a Tuesday night, once. We only bought it at discounted prices and I saved the corks from every one and the bottles from each brand. I much prefer a glass of water nowadays. LOL.

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Thanks for in-depth reply very helpful thanks

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Verve every time

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"My work used to buy us Bollinger for Xmas it's only drinkable with squash mixed in. I'm a heathen that only drinks rum. "

Yes! High 5

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By *rManyhandsMan
over a year ago

Narberth

We seem to have dumped Champagne. ..

LambrusCo all the way..

Although Cava with a little blackcurrant liqueur went down well with one friend

Other friends go posh and have Prosecco...

In the good ole days I used to drink Dom Perignon by the pint and smoke Monte Christo cigars..

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By *ar-Some CoupleCouple
over a year ago

from somewhere glittery & sparkly


"We seem to have dumped Champagne. ..

LambrusCo all the way..

Although Cava with a little blackcurrant liqueur went down well with one friend

Other friends go posh and have Prosecco...

In the good ole days I used to drink Dom Perignon by the pint and smoke Monte Christo cigars.. "

The mrs is quiet partial to a glass of prosecco

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Verve every time"

Exactly this, won't go much wrong with this for a champagne under £40 in a shop that's easily available.

But everybody's palate is different - you can buy single serve bottles of most of the readily available ones to try, have a look online.

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By *otsoSnowWhiteWoman
over a year ago

My Ice Castle! South Wales

Only way I like to drink any of it is with casis or chamboux in it

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By *ilthyjackcoupleCouple
over a year ago

Swansea

I've never tasted Champagne.

H x

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By *thwalescplCouple
over a year ago

brecon

Only ever drank champagne once, thought it was heavily overrated, I can think of much better things to do with 30 quid than buy a bottle of that.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Only ever drank champagne once, thought it was heavily overrated, I can think of much better things to do with 30 quid than buy a bottle of that."

That sounds cheap for bottle of champagne

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Only ever drank champagne once, thought it was heavily overrated, I can think of much better things to do with 30 quid than buy a bottle of that.

That sounds cheap for bottle of champagne "

Hayley is more A lambrini girl

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Only ever drank champagne once, thought it was heavily overrated, I can think of much better things to do with 30 quid than buy a bottle of that.

That sounds cheap for bottle of champagne

Hayley is more A lambrini girl "

I'm with Hayley lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Only ever drank champagne once, thought it was heavily overrated, I can think of much better things to do with 30 quid than buy a bottle of that.

That sounds cheap for bottle of champagne

Hayley is more A lambrini girl

I'm with Hayley lol"

personally I'd prefer a bottle of Asti.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Verve every time"

Yes I like verve and G H Mumm's

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Total bleurgh to champagne, although I will indulge if it's free

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By *aydee65Man
over a year ago

Near Merthyr

Pretentious twaddle.... nothing wrong with Tesco's own unless you have a particularly sophisticated palette. Just my opinion of course.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

A good Cava works every time

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By *ilthyfucks69Couple
over a year ago

Neverland


"Total bleurgh to champagne, although I will indulge if it's free "

Do you remember the time it was free in chams I took a dip and spat it back in the glass.

Classy woman me

Mrs

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I am currently halfway through a bottle of pink Prosecco from Tesco

Not quite champagne but close enough when you're from Crynant

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By *arrapsMan
over a year ago

port talbot


"I am currently halfway through a bottle of pink Prosecco from Tesco

Not quite champagne but close enough when you're from Crynant "

Fizzy lemonade is good enough if your from crynant.....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I am currently halfway through a bottle of pink Prosecco from Tesco

Not quite champagne but close enough when you're from Crynant

Fizzy lemonade is good enough if your from crynant....."

Thankyou Wyn for the kind words, as always

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

All tastes like vinegar to me

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"All tastes like vinegar to me "

You been on the Sarsons Bubbs??

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Isnt that a rugby team

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"All tastes like vinegar to me "

I totally agree with this, all wine, red, white, sparkling, rose, no matter what, all tastes like vinegar.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Verve every time!! Although I send to just drink prosecco these days....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Isnt that a rugby team "

Saracens Bubbs....ffs

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By *ilthyfucks69Couple
over a year ago

Neverland


"All tastes like vinegar to me

I totally agree with this, all wine, red, white, sparkling, rose, no matter what, all tastes like vinegar.

"

Glad I'm not the only one who thinks that, think we will get on just fine

Mrs

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