PeterMetro
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Since moving to China, one of the things I have missed is the availability of good Champagne. I have become a big fan of Grower Champagnes - wines that are generally produced by the grower, rather than the big boys (cliquot, moet, bollinger, etc.) who source their grapes from these guys and mix them all together into what I consider an inferior product.
The best part about these Grower Champagnes? They're cheap - between 40-60 bucks a bottle. For what you'd pay for a bottle of Cliquot yellow label, you can find a vastly superior bottle. I have long advised my friends, if you see a bottle with a funny French guy's name on it, buy it - it'll be great.
3 of my favorites:
Henri Goutorbe Brut Rose, Grand Cru, NV.
Varnier Fannierre Brut, Grand Cru, NV.
Michel Turgy Blanc de Blancs, NV.
The best part about these Grower Champagnes? They're cheap - between 40-60 bucks a bottle. For what you'd pay for a bottle of Cliquot yellow label, you can find a vastly superior bottle. I have long advised my friends, if you see a bottle with a funny French guy's name on it, buy it - it'll be great.
3 of my favorites:
Henri Goutorbe Brut Rose, Grand Cru, NV.
Varnier Fannierre Brut, Grand Cru, NV.
Michel Turgy Blanc de Blancs, NV.