I have
1) a California Chandon (no year) Brut Classic
2) a Freixenet Cava...cordon ***** (no year) Brut
3) Charlemagne...poire... demi sec... (no year) Magnum
4) J&B Sarcey Champagne (1991) Vintage reserve brut
Can anyone rank these for me in terms of which ones are better?
THANK YOU!
2006-12-23 12:10:16 · 6 answers · asked by Katy 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
I appreciate the champage advice, but I really just need to know which of these which I have listed is best, and which is worst.
2006-12-23 12:21:46 · update #1
Thank you!
2006-12-23 12:36:21 · update #2
4) J&B Sarcey Champagne (1991) Vintage reserve brut
3) Charlemagne...poire... demi sec... (no year) Magnum
(Unless your serving with dessert then this is # one.)
1) a California Chandon (no year) Brut Classic
2) a Freixenet Cava...cordon ***** (no year) Brut
Don't listen to the peeeps who say 2 are not Champagnes, a Champagne is just a sparkling wine. All the wines you mentioned are Sparkling wines.
2006-12-23 12:40:42 · answer #1 · answered by LAUGHING MAGPIE 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hiya,
Unfortunately all the above mentioned wines are sparkling wines but not Champagne, as Champagne is a sparling wine that comes from France from this particular region.
Try Deutz, Moët et Chandon, Henessy...
Santé
2006-12-23 20:34:49 · answer #2 · answered by arun d 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Buy real champagne, buy a bottle of french champagne, it's worth the price!
I'm french, and I've lived in the US, where I could find for about $40 (i guess it's a little more expensive now, since the Euro got stronger recently) "Veuve Cliquot"... Orange or black label.
You can also buy "Canard Duchesne"... it's less expensive, but still very good.
If you want to change your habits, buy it "sweet" ('demi-sec" will be written on it) or "Rosé" (it's very good and fashionable here)
Taste it : you'll never get back to californian champagne.
2006-12-23 20:20:21 · answer #3 · answered by Florence P (le retour) 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
well first 2 are sparkling wines, not champagne, not from france
And since Sarcey is is renowned for high quality wines etc I would go with that as number 1 champagne - if its from the champagne region (but it may not be a true french as Sarcey are importers).
If its a Cuvee Charlemange its a decent one, but I agree with the girl above on the Veuve Cliquot.. its worth the money either orange or black label.
2006-12-23 20:29:44 · answer #4 · answered by spawn_of_cookie_monster 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Unless it is past its prime, I'd go with #4 first, then #1, #2. I leave out #3 because it is somewhat sweet and goes better with dessert or spicy food.
2006-12-24 02:01:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no one....Champagne is my LEAST favorite drink.
2006-12-23 20:14:06 · answer #6 · answered by MD-11 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋