Best Bargain Champagne

Anyone have suggestions for Best Bargain champagne’s? Both Rose and Standard?

Call it sub $40?

Duc de Romet has been my go to in recent years. Sold by Skurnik so has a pretty wide national availability. Made by Jean-Baptiste Geffroy and 75% Meunier/25% Pinot Noir. It’s a Negoce wine but the quality is there and can be found for as little as $25-30 depending on local pricing.

Recently I’ve been turned on to Champagne Autreau de Champillon. This is a Baron Francois Import, not sure about national availability.
There is a Premier Cru Brut and Extra Brut, a blend of all 3 main varieties, and a pretty good deal at $30-40.

I haven’t had the Grand Cru wines yet, but there is a Brut and a Brut Rose which would likely top out at $40-45 on the shelf. Based on my experience with the Premier Cru wines I wouldn’t hesitate to grab trial bottles. Hoping I can get one of my friends who works with them to get me some samples!

One brand I sell, Philippe Gonet, has a killer BdB Signature that can be anywhere from $35-45 on the shelf. Linear and great minerality. They have a fatter Grande Reserve that is a blend, which is about $40.

Pol Roger Brut is my go to.

I find there’s not a ton of “value” in champagnes at this price. Plenty of good wine, of course, but if you want a sparkling wine for less go domestic - or spend just a bit more on champers and get something really good. Marc Hebrart Brut Rose at $60 is practically a desert island wine for me.

Vilmart GC is under $40. Great QPR.

Le Mesnil Blanc de Blanc grand Cru is a favorite of mine. Normally around $35-40. Here is a quick excerpt:

“This “Blanc De Blancs” Champagne is made by blending various parcels of Chardonnay specially selected for their finesse and ethereal qualities, giving the wine, complex and mouth-watering flavors, all from the vineyards of Le Mesnil, 100% Grand Cru.”

Which are your go to domestic, Shramsberg?

Aubry.

I also like this, and can get it locally (on sale with 6 bottle mixed purchase) for $34, making it a very good value. Some vacation in these but the good bottles can be excellent.

Agrapart 7 crus used to be under or at $40 but I never see it there anymore.

Sabine Godme brut Reserve GC, new to me but was excellent and plan to revisit.

NV Ployez Jacquemart, stellar value.

Moutard NV, recently bought at $24, not a world beater but a really good Champagne at that price and enjoyable for a party.

Aubry NV available for about $30.

A local retailer has some Baron Fuente on sale and I may try these: Brut $22, Rose $27, 2009 Vintage for $30. Reviews seem positive and Brad Baker has some positive comments for the producer on this board, though the comments are rather dated.

I don’t like most domestic sparklers. They’re usually too round and ripe for my taste. If I’m not just buying Champagne I’ll buy cava; Juve y Camps Rose or Reserva is quite decent and even Segura Viudas is very reliable.

They’re great but the BdB is still typically $35-40. At $20-25 you’ve got Gloria Ferrar, Roderer Estate, Mumm Napa all passable wines.

I apoligize if this isn’t the forum to ask, but where can you get it at this price? I’d love to stock up.

NV Piper-Heidsieck Champagne Brut - France, Champagne (11/3/2018)
Day 1: Gorgeous NV. Creamy mouthfeel with citrus, spice, dough and charred pie crust. A vibrant wine with sharp acidity. Medium plus finish and at the amazing low price of only $33. 92 points
Day 2: Very similar character from day 1 but picks up some nice perfume notes and dried apricots. Very good acidity on this wine. Not as good as day 1 but solid. 90 points
Recommendation: Dink on day 1 and buy from a shop that moves through NV Champagne. This current NV selections is outstanding as some of the previous ones were sub 90 points. (92 points)

+1 for Aubry. Also love Jose Dhondt and Mouzon Leroux at the $40 price point

Are you referring to grande reserve? Gc is $49 even from envoyer.

My favorite qpr champagne is R&L Legras Balanc de blanc. Michel 08 BDB is a good choice also, as is Aspasie VV.

Three NV Champagnes under $40 that we have recently enjoyed (ranked):

  1. Ployez-Jacquemart Extra Brut Rose
  2. Louis Roederer Brut Premier
  3. Laurent-Perrier “La Cuvee” Brut

P.S. It’s a slippery slope. . .

I am with Kyle, as I do think the Vilmart Grand Reserve for this price point is terrific. N.V. Vilmart & Cie Champagne Premier Cru Grande Réserve, France, Champagne, Champagne Premier Cru - CellarTracker!

I’d also add Paul Dethune to the list, especially the NV Rose, although it may have reached a point where $40 won’t get it done anymore. N.V. Paul Dethune Champagne Brut Rosé, France, Champagne - CellarTracker!

I’ll also offer one more, which I have now had a few times recently to check on them, which is the Cedric Mousse & Fils L’Extra Or. This has floated between $35 and $40 via Envoyer and it’s fantastic. All Meunier, farmed bio and drinking clean and beautifully. N.V. Moussé Fils Champagne l'Extra Or d'Eugène Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut, France, Champagne - CellarTracker!

Sorry! Grande Reserve. Gold label.

I consider vintage Piper-Heidsieck a bargain. It is an excellent champagne and can usually be found a good prices. Just bought some '08 Brut for $45.

I’ve been liking Lassalle Cachet d’Or at $35 per.

Hands down…NV Marc Hébrart Champagne Premier Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut & NV Marc Hébrart Champagne Premier Cru Brut Rose…drop the :microphone: