Best champagne on Reddit
261 reviews from r/wine, r/Champagne, r/Ontariowinebuyer and 2 more subreddits
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#1
Bollinger
4.7
(40)
"Few of my go-to in that price range: Bollinger RD."
"# Bollinger La grande Année from France."
"Bollinger."
"Bollinger, Taittinger, Pol Roger, Charles Heidsieck and Deutz has good NV bottles."
"Ayala, Bollinger, Deutz, Tattinger."
"Never been disappointed by Bollinger Special Cuvée."
"Bollinger 2014 la grand Annee."
"Bollinger."
"Bollinger."
"Tattinger or Bollinger (Bollinger is what james bond drinks)"
#2
Ruinart
4.6
(22)
"I’ve enjoyed Ruinart a lot."
"My go to is Ruinart Blanc de Blancs."
"Ruinart Blanc de Blancs is a real great crowd pleaser."
"Ruinart or Perrier Jouet would be my choice."
"Ruinart"
"Ruinart Blanc de Blancs Brut Champagne."
"Absolutely beautiful, but it's all personal taste."
"Ruinart Rose. Get 2 bottles."
"I also recommend to visit Champagne Ruinart."
"Look for Guiborat."
#3
Krug
4.5
(14)
"If its available for under $300, I'm drinking Krug."
"Krug."
"Krug."
"Depending on where you are, you might be able to find Krug Grand Cuvee for under 200 eur."
"Krug Grande Cuvee, Bollinger Grande Annee."
"Personally, I find it hard to do much better than Krug."
"Krug and Salon! You won’t be disappointed"
"My suggestion for two relatively easy bottles to find and staying within your budget would be Krug Grande Cuvee and Billecart-Salmon Rosé."
"The #1 champagne that really makes people realize what the fuss is about is Krug."
"Krug for sure."
#4
Pol Roger
4.6
(10)
"One I don't see is Pol Roger which never disappoints."
"Vintage Pol is likely up your alley as well."
"Bollinger Special Cuvée, Pol Roger Winston Churchill would be my picks."
"Pol Roger is usually well under $100."
"Pol Roger."
"Oh, the Pol Roger for me. That's a beauty."
"Of the ‘houses’ Pol Roger is probably the best all rounder."
"$50-100: Charles Heidsieck or Pol Roger (around $70)..."
"Of the four you mention, personally I’d go for the Pol Roger or the Paul Bara."
"Buy two bottles of any of the following, one for now and one for the five year anniversary."
#5
Billecart-Salmon
4.5
(10)
"Or Billecart salmon rosé."
"I bet you could even find the 2002 of the Billecart for less than €200."
"I’d go with a Billecart Clos Saint-Hilaire."
"Rose bubbles has you covered, Billecart Salmon, Savart, P. Paillard, Rodez all are under $100- Vouette et Sorbee's Fidele is nuts for $75."
"Billecart-Salmon"
"Billecart Salmon Rose."
"Ruinart Blanc de Blancs or Billecart Rose (around $100)..."
"$ Billecart, Louis Roederer, Taittinger."
"Billecart-Salmon is pretty damn tasty with a reasonable qpr."
"Would be where my money goes."
#6
Charles Heidsieck
4.5
(10)
"Charles Heidsieck Reserve."
"In my opinion Charles Heidsieck is the best champagne house and best value."
"Charles Heidsick is my go-to for a special occasion."
"Excellent value for money."
"NV Charles Heidsieck Brut Reserve."
"Most underrated medium houses: Chaz Heidsieck."
"$50-100: Charles Heidsieck or Pol Roger (around $70)..."
"Charles Heidsieck"
"Would be where my money goes."
"Charles Heidseick does a lot of extended lees aging on their wines."
#7
Taittinger
4.6
(9)
"Taittinger Comtes de Champagne."
"Either Taittinger Comtes de Champagne or Billecart Salmon Cuvee Nicolas Francois."
"Taittinger had the best tasting of our whole trip (Comte)."
"Taittinger Comtes de Champagne and Piper Rare."
"Taittinger Comtes de Champagne and Piper Rare."
"Look for big brand Champagne le Tattinger, Moet, Veuve Clicquot, Mumm, Laurent Perrier."
"Taittinger $49 at Costco!"
"$50ish: Pommery ($45), Laurent Perrier or Tattinger ($55)..."
"I'd go for Taittinger Comtes de Champagne, 2008 or 2012 or 2013."
#8
Veuve Clicquot
4.4
(9)
"For Veuve Clicquot I would recommended the Clos19 website."
"Can’t go wrong with Veuve Clicquot."
"Can't go wrong with Veuve Clicquot."
"Veuve clicquot or Moët NV both under $100."
"You can never go wrong with veuve or moet."
"Veuve is a 'happy' champagne with a super strong brand."
"Look for big brand Champagne le Tattinger, Moet, Veuve Clicquot, Mumm, Laurent Perrier."
"Veuve is a crowd pleaser - get a case of this."
"Is the veuve clicquot"
#9
Egly-Ouriet
4.9
(7)
"Any of the top cuvées from Egly-Ouriet would be a great place to start."
"Egly Ouriet."
"If its available for under $300, I'm drinking Egly."
"From the growers, I would definitely look into Egly-Ouriet."
"Of these the Egly-Ouriet wines are the best quality champagne."
"I’d recommend a grower champagne. Something from Egly Ouriet."
#10
André Clouet
4.9
(7)
"Any of the top cuvées from André Clouet would be a great place to start."
"If you can find Andre Clouet, it'll be the best drinking $55 you've ever spent."
"Andre Clouet Cuvee 1911."
"I’m a big fan of anything by André Clouet."
"Andre clouet, the whole line but especially cuvee 1911!"
"My go to value option if I want heavy brioche champagne."
"Andre Clouet also makes some beautiful, indulgent wines."
#11
Louis Roederer
4.4
(7)
"From the big houses, I'm a huge fan of Roederer's Collection series."
"It’s absolutely solid."
"Roederer Cristal, Dom Perignon P2, Ruinart Dom Ruinart."
"For a starter Champagne, I’d probably go with Moet & Chandon Brut Imperial or Louis Roederer Brut Premier."
"Louis Roederer collection 242."
"I’d get a magnum of something like Louis Roederer, Bollinger or Leclerc Briant."
"Louis Roederer is always solid."
#12
Laurent-Perrier
4.3
(7)
"Laurent Perrier Rosé."
"Laurent Perrier grand siecle is close to my heart."
"Look for big brand Champagne le Tattinger, Moet, Veuve Clicquot, Mumm, Laurent Perrier."
"Laurent Perrier Grande Siècle #26."
"Laurent-Perrier NV is readily available and an absolute solid bottle for the price."
"Laurent-Perrier Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature Champagne $79.99."
"Laurent perrier Rose."
#13
Paul Bara
4.8
(5)
"Kermit lynch has Paul Bara. Buy everything you can from him."
"Paul Bara every time."
"Paul Bara and Veuve Fourny are excellent."
"He returned with a bottle of Paul Bara Special Club 2014."
"Paul Bara"
#14
Piper-Heidsieck
5.0
(4)
"Piper Heidsieck “Rare” is a delicious vintage champagne!"
"Piper-Heidsieck NV"
"Piper Heidsieck is by far the best value NV wine I have found at ~$40."
"Taittinger Comtes de Champagne and Piper Rare."
#15
Champagne
3.8
(5)
"Seek it out if you can."
"Great Champagne, they also have a lovely little Hotel I would recommend in Ay."
"Do a comparative tasting. One champagne, one cava, one prosecco."
"Champagne will go really well with cheese and cured meats, but frankly it’s so acidic that it likely will clash with rather than complement the chocolate cake."
"While you can definitely find great Champagnes under $100 Canadian, you’re kind of asking for the bottom of the barrel to show you the complexity and delicious qualities that make Champagne incredible."
#16
Salon
4.8
(4)
"Salon."
"I'd suggest Salon, Le Mesnil. It's a great entry level champagne."
"At that price point."
"Depends on your budget here but: Salon?"
#17
Jean Vesselle
4.8
(4)
"Value pick for $50: Jean Vesselle (esp the rosé)."
"Jean Vessele Grand Cru Le Petit Clos."
"Jean Vesselle."
"Jean Vesselle."
#18
Cristal
4.0
(4)
"Cristal, Salon, Jacques Selosse."
"Cristal!"
"Honestly if you want sweet champagne, there's nothing wrong with a *Thug Passion* or two."
"Honestly if you want sweet champagne, there's nothing wrong with a *Thug Passion* or two."
#19
Mumm
4.0
(4)
"Look for big brand Champagne le Tattinger, Moet, Veuve Clicquot, Mumm, Laurent Perrier."
"A whole lotta Mumm's?"
"I loved G H Mumm"
"Plenty of CA sparkling at affordable prices - Mumm, Chandon, J."
#20
Laherte
5.0
(3)
"The new release is for me at Krug NV level."
"Laherte, Pierre Peters, Andre Clouet, Billecart would all be where I start!"
"Laherte or Savart should be solid."
#21
Chartogne-Taillet
5.0
(3)
"Any of the top cuvées from Chartogne-Taillet would be a great place to start."
"Some like Chartogne-Taillet."
"My ah-ha moment with champagne was Chartogne-Taillet's Les Barres cuvée."
#22
Pierre Peters
4.7
(3)
"Give grower champagne a chance as well. Some like Pierre Peters."
"How about a magnum of Pierre Peters? Great bottle of bubbles."
"Pierre peters is good."
#23
Bérêche
4.7
(3)
"Someone’s mentioned Bereche and I can absolutely get behind that."
"Going to name a couple grower champagnes... Bereche, Frederic Savart, R. Moncuit, Pouillon, Pascal Doquet."
"Gamet, Bereche"
#24
Pommery
4.7
(3)
"But Pommery was the most fun and memorable."
"Pommery, Bollinger, Ruinart, Billecart should be available anywhere."
"$50ish: Pommery ($45), Laurent Perrier or Tattinger ($55)..."
#25
Larmandier-Bernier
4.7
(3)
"Any of the top cuvées from Larmandier-Bernier would be a great place to start."
"Larmandier Bernier Longitude"
"Larmandier Bernier I think is underrated."
#26
Laherte Frères
4.3
(3)
"Any of the top cuvées from Laherte Frères would be a great place to start."
"Best bang for your buck? I’d go with Lahertes Freres."
"Laherte Freres (all their stuff is cheap and good;"
#27
Moët & Chandon
4.0
(3)
"For your first bottle of Champagne, you can never go wrong with a Moet & Chandon."
"Moet and Chandon has a good range but that starts around 36k here."
"If the couple doesn’t know champagne, then give them a bottle of Moët & Chandon."
#28
Nicolas Feuillatte
5.0
(2)
"Saw Nicolas Feuillatte on sale for $24, unbeatable at that price imo"
"I would get the Nicolas Feuilatte."
#29
Dom Ruinart
5.0
(2)
"Dom Ruinart..I have tried Dom perignon, Comtes des champagne and krug..Dom Ruinart beats all of them."
"The best blanc de blancs I've had recently has been Dom Ruinart."
#30
Delamotte
5.0
(2)
"Delamotte BDB NV, Nicolas Feuillatte Brut 2012, Veuve Clicquot extra brut extra old."
"In your price range listed for champagne, I thought the Delamotte BDB NV was exceptional."
#31
Jacquesson
5.0
(2)
"Any of the top cuvées from Jacquesson would be a great place to start."
"If available definitely Jacquesson."
#32
Pierre Moncuit
5.0
(2)
"It's really good. And fwiw, it's women owned."
"Grower champagnes are often good or great value compared to big brands. I like Pierre Moncuit Grand Cru."
#33
Agrapart
5.0
(2)
"Any of the top cuvées from Agrapart would be a great place to start."
"Again Krug NV level."
#34
Franciacorta
4.5
(2)
"Not champagne but I can’t recommend Franciacorta enough when it comes to bubbles."
"Franciacorta is basically Italy’s answer to Champagne."
#35
Perrier-Jouët
4.5
(2)
"Perrier Jouet Belle Epoque. I had 2013 last night. Absolutely fantastic."
#36
Henriot
4.5
(2)
"If you can find Henriot- it’s like fresh baked croissants with apple butter."
"What do folks think of Henriot? I find them to be good value across the board."
#37
Philipponnat
4.5
(2)
"Upgrade to Clos des Goisses."
"Phillipponat also gets often forgotten."
#38
Michel Laval
4.0
(2)
"Michel laval is my favorite producer."
"Michel laval is my favorite producer."
#39
Eric Rodez
4.0
(2)
"Eric Rodez makes great wines and his non-vintage BdN is extra brut but quite delicious."
"I’d probably go with Eric Rodez, Pierre Moncuit, Marie Courtin, or Egly-Ouriet."
#40
Gamet
4.0
(2)
"Gamet, Bereche"
"Grower champagne is always solid. Gamet is delicious."
#41
Moet
4.0
(2)
"If you really like/want sweet stuff, Moet Ice is as sweet as it gets."
"Look for big brand Champagne le Tattinger, Moet, Veuve Clicquot, Mumm, Laurent Perrier."
#42
Moët
4.0
(2)
"Moet is great just because of the history..."
"Moët’s wines are basic but they’re always nice to drink."
#43
Delavenne
5.0
(1)
"Delavenne Vintage"
#44
Vintage Grower Champagne
5.0
(1)
"I didn’t “get” champagne until I had a vintage grower champagne. I’ve found grower champagne will have much more character than negociant."
#45
Martha's Vineyard Fine Wine and Gourmet Grocery
5.0
(1)
"You’re in grand rapids. Go to Martha’s Vineyard Fine Wine and Gourmet Grocery! It’s one of the best fine wine stores in the country."
#46
Grand Vin
5.0
(1)
"Go to Grand Vin in downtown GR and ask Tom, the owner, for some help. He’s a huge champagne geek and they have about 30 different bottles. All delicious and cover the spectrum of champagne offerings."
#47
J.M. Sélèque
5.0
(1)
"Any of the top cuvées from J.M. Sélèque would be a great place to start."
#48
Vilmart & Cie
5.0
(1)
"Any of the top cuvées from Vilmart et Cie would be a great place to start."
#49
Grower Champagne
5.0
(1)
"Go to a bottle shop like Good Cheese and buy one of their grower champagnes- will be more interesting than most of what you can find at the LCBO."
#50
Mouzon-Leroux
5.0
(1)
"Any of the top cuvées from Mouzon-Leroux would be a great place to start."
#51
Vouette et Sorbée
5.0
(1)
"Any of the top cuvées from Vouette et Sorbée would be a great place to start."
#52
Vietti
5.0
(1)
"Muscato D’asti. Low alcohol, sparkling, medium sweetness. And the one from Vietti is amazing."
#53
Dom Perignon
5.0
(1)
"Dom 2012! 🥂"
#54
Brimoncourt
5.0
(1)
"Brimoncourt is sensational!"
#55
R. Pouillon
5.0
(1)
"Some like R. Pouillon."
#56
Gonet-Medeville
5.0
(1)
"Some like Gonet-Medeville."
#57
Prosecco
4.0
(1)
"Forget champagne, go prosecco. It's bubbly, it's sweet and easy to drink at lower price points."
#58
Crémant de Bourgogne
4.0
(1)
"If you’re trying for the 'ballin’ on a budget' move try Cremant de Bourgogne."
#59
Extra Brut Champagnes
4.0
(1)
"Try a few extra brut champagnes and see if that gets you going. Try some older stuff."
#60
Lambrusco
4.0
(1)
"You might also like Lambrusco. It’s red and I often gift a bottle to friends who are looking for something sweet."
#61
Kirkland
4.0
(1)
"Kirkland champagne"
#62
Deutz
4.0
(1)
"Most underrated medium houses: Deutz."
#63
Moscato d'Asti
4.0
(1)
"I would go to a wine store or reputable liquor store and ask for a good bottle of Moscato d’Asti or just sparkling Moscato."
#64
Freixenet
4.0
(1)
"Cava (Spanish sparkling) is actually my preferred sparkling wine and is often more budget-friendly. I spent my 30s happily drinking Freixenet brut."
#65
Calsac
4.0
(1)
"Personally I’d go with Calsac first because I think for this price we won’t able to get anything he does at all in a very near future."
#66
Chandon
3.0
(1)
"Chandon brut review"
#67
Ice Imperial
2.0
(1)
"Ice Imperial is very sweet."
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