When I was living in Germany I love drinking Moet, and bought them from any supermarket for about EUR35-40/bottle. I have seen only one type, even at weddings, grand openings etc. Well, maybe every now and then I got limited edition but the price range is the same and in fancy restaurant that costs about only EUR75.
Now I'm in the States and seen different kind of Moet and priced between $80-200 at the wine stores. Have any idea which one they drink in Europe and if they even sell it here? If they're the same why does it cost so much more? I think $60/bottle for champagne is all I would like to spend for entertaining.
2007-02-17 14:35:07 · 6 answers · asked by Speck Schnuck 5 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
Well, a product is always cheaper in its production country.
Champagne needs to travel at a certain temperature without much light and not be moved too harshly.
+ the US make restrictions for products from France, which might increase the price even more.
Even in Germany (where you were), bottles seem more expensive than they are in France. I went to the Champagne region two weeks ago and paid a very good vintage only €20.
+ remember than the Euro is much stronger now, so $80 = €60, so it doesn't make a big difference with the price you paid in Germany!
Good luck! Try Bevs and more, they might have cheap champagne, but they have less choice.
PS: did you know that cheap Gap was really expensive in Paris? Why?
2007-02-17 20:37:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Moet & chandon is a reputed champagne maker and for this reason hardly ever disappoints drinkers. besides the undeniable fact that in spite of this I wouldnt say that its the most ideal. the funds varies from about $30 upwards for an effective bottle. Dom is pricey besides the undeniable fact that. also lots of the Moet&Chandons are made through utilising the classic Champagne technique.
2016-12-04 07:50:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
moet chandon makes the same champagne for the world over
dom perignon,white star ,brut, and nectar, all are found in the states. dom is the to wine for them and you will pay the price especially for the better vintages white star and nectar can be found at many merchants from 30-40 dollars
2007-02-17 15:07:11 · answer #3 · answered by zipp380 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Moet et Chandon White Star is about $35 or so here in the states. Is that what you might be looking for?
2007-02-17 15:05:28 · answer #4 · answered by chefgrille 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I'm sure that they would not put out a U.S.-only version, so I'd expect that the "regular" one in Europe is the "regular" one here as well. The reason it costs more is import duties as legislated.
2007-02-17 14:43:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it maybe because of taxes....import duty!
2007-02-17 14:45:01 · answer #6 · answered by arun d 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋