Favorite NV Champagnes

03-06-2012, 10:41 AM

What do you guys like for NV bubbles? I'd take Krug almost every time, but it's a little pricey for a NV to drink on a regular basis.

03-06-2012, 06:46 PM

No one drinks champagne?

Ismith75 · 03-06-2012, 07:05 PM

Perriere Jouet Grand Brut is great. Has paired nicely with a few smokes too

Zanaspus · 03-07-2012, 08:17 AM

I've been out of wine for a few years now, but my favorite NV was always Veuve-Cliquot.

If you're not hung up on champagne per se, find a good wine shop and ask. I remember having several Australian bubblies that blew French NV away for lots less money. Unfortunately I am old and name retention was never my strong suit.

03-07-2012, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Zanaspus

I've been out of wine for a few years now, but my favorite NV was always Veuve-Cliquot.

If you're not hung up on champagne per se, find a good wine shop and ask. I remember having several Australian bubblies that blew French NV away for lots less money. Unfortunately I am old and name retention was never my strong suit.

I'd be interested to know which Aussie bottles blew away French. I've never had any sparkling wine from Australia, but I'm interested now.

Zanaspus · 03-07-2012, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ChicagoWhiteSox

I'd be interested to know which Aussie bottles blew away French. I've never had any sparkling wine from Australia, but I'm interested now.

As I mentioned in my post, if I remembered them, I'd tell you. I was lucky enough to have a wine proprietor who tasted everything that the vendor powers that be put in front of him. Mike would then buy what was objectively good and not overpriced. It took me years to find such a vendor who was more interested in customers vs. bottom line. It takes a lot of shopping, but they are out there. If you find one, cherish him.

Very sorry I can't be of more help.

mosesbotbol · 03-07-2012, 11:05 AM

My two favorites are Taittinger and Philipponnat Royal Reserve. Pierre Peters and Henriot both make great NV's... So, there are four good ones to choose from for me.

03-08-2012, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

My two favorites are Taittinger and Philipponnat Royal Reserve. Pierre Peters and Henriot both make great NV's... So, there are four good ones to choose from for me.

Thanks Moses. Taittinger is solid stuff. I'll see if I can find some Henroit locally.

mosesbotbol · 03-09-2012, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by ChicagoWhiteSox

Thanks Moses. Taittinger is solid stuff. I'll see if I can find some Henroit locally.

There are many boutique brands that have NV's, have tried a few, but what I listed are all easy to find and no one would give a thumb's down to.

alwayslit · 03-07-2012, 11:08 AM

Bollinger

TJtorpedo · 03-08-2012, 07:56 PM

I'm gonna sound like a dope, but what does NV stand for?

03-08-2012, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by TJtorpedo

I'm gonna sound like a dope, but what does NV stand for?

Non Vintage

TJtorpedo · 03-09-2012, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ChicagoWhiteSox

Non Vintage

Ah. Thanks!

I guess I'm not much of a champagne drinker, but I do enjoy them, as well as Persecos and Cavas. Regarding Australian sparklers, I had one several years ago called Lorikeet, I believe (or maybe it was from New Zealand)? I remember it being pretty good, but for all I know it may have been the Australian version of Cooks...

04-17-2012, 02:58 AM

My vote for Perriere Jouet Grand Brut. It's pretty good.

Tredegar · 06-13-2012, 03:19 PM

For me, I really enjoy a Korbel Moscatto Frizzante. It used to be available only at their winery but I see that you can get it from them online now.

03-06-2012, 10:41 AM	#1
ChicagoWhiteSox Guest Posts: n/a	Favorite NV Champagnes What do you guys like for NV bubbles? I'd take Krug almost every time, but it's a little pricey for a NV to drink on a regular basis.

03-06-2012, 06:46 PM	#2
ChicagoWhiteSox Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Favorite NV Champagnes No one drinks champagne?

03-06-2012, 07:05 PM	#3
Ismith75 Tin Cup Chalice Join Date: Nov 2010 First Name: Ian Location: Chicago Posts: 373 Trading: (8)	Re: Favorite NV Champagnes Perriere Jouet Grand Brut is great. Has paired nicely with a few smokes too __________________ It's THIS Easy To Help Our Troops.

03-07-2012, 08:17 AM	#4
Zanaspus Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Tony Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 492 Trading: (3)	Re: Favorite NV Champagnes I've been out of wine for a few years now, but my favorite NV was always Veuve-Cliquot. If you're not hung up on champagne per se, find a good wine shop and ask. I remember having several Australian bubblies that blew French NV away for lots less money. Unfortunately I am old and name retention was never my strong suit. __________________ If you're gonna be a lamb, you might as well be a sheep.

03-07-2012, 11:05 AM	#7
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03-07-2012, 11:08 AM	#10
alwayslit Welcome to the madness Join Date: Jul 2009 First Name: Jim Location: DC/Tampa Posts: 487 Trading: (14)	Re: Favorite NV Champagnes Bollinger

03-08-2012, 07:56 PM	#11
TJtorpedo Feeling at Home Join Date: Feb 2012 First Name: Tim Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 600 Trading: (4)	Re: Favorite NV Champagnes I'm gonna sound like a dope, but what does NV stand for?

04-17-2012, 02:58 AM	#14
deborahclark Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Favorite NV Champagnes My vote for Perriere Jouet Grand Brut. It's pretty good.

06-13-2012, 03:19 PM	#15
Tredegar Sing along with me Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 670 Trading: (9)	Re: Favorite NV Champagnes For me, I really enjoy a Korbel Moscatto Frizzante. It used to be available only at their winery but I see that you can get it from them online now.