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PostPosted: Wed Aug 08, 2007 10:29 pm 
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I've been increasingly disappointed with relatively inexpensive, and not so inexpensive, champagnes. Are they being overproduced, with a consequent impact on flavour and quality?I've tried most of the normal makes over the years, and whereas Moet, for example used to have the rather creamy, vanilla flavour that I like, the last couple of bottles were essentially a pleasant sparkling wine, but no more. Others have been similarly disappointing.
Any recommendations of a champagne that is worth having, but isn't so expensive as to have to save for special occasions?


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PostPosted: Thu Aug 09, 2007 10:04 am 
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Sainsbury's Blanc de Noirs (not sure if it's labelled TtDor not) is streets ahead of all the stuff commonly flogged at "half price" and the boring big names like Moet. £14, I think.


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PostPosted: Thu Aug 09, 2007 11:01 am 
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Thanks. I've tried most Champagnes at around the £20 mark, and under of course, and some over. Memory is a funny thing, but I'm sure that the quality was higher. I'll try your suggestion.
Peter


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PostPosted: Thu Aug 09, 2007 11:25 am 
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The Tesco Finest Vintage Champagne , a blanc de blancs, is noted for being a decent drop, has picked up a Decanter Gold and an IWC Silver for 2007. Around £19.


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