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- liberty2000 - 01-25-2002
I was wondering if someone could refer me
to a champagne equal to Moet but less
expensive?
- Bucko - 01-25-2002
Not without more data. Moet makes a wide range of Champagnes in various price classes.
- liberty2000 - 01-27-2002
OOPS! I guess that would help to answer my question.
I usually drink Moet White star.
- Innkeeper - 01-27-2002
That is an Extra Dry Champagne meaning, and I'm not kidding, slightly off dry or a little sweet. I find that Freixenet Cordon Negro, Extra Dry, Cava hard to distinguish from Moet White Star at one third the price.
- Bucko - 01-27-2002
I'll second IK -- it is an incredible value IMHO.
- liberty2000 - 01-27-2002
Thank you Inkeeper i will go out right now and get it.
- lizardbrains - 01-28-2002
Liberty, Did you buy it? How much did it cost?
I would love to find a good & inexpensive champagne!
Someday... I will be rich... and I'll be able to buy anything I want!!!!! ...Someday...
- Bucko - 01-28-2002
My note:
NV Freixenet, Cava, Brut, Cordon Negro, Spain, $9. A blend of three Spanish grapes, Macabeo, Xarel-lo, and Parellada. Very aromatic, with a fine to medium bead. Delicately sweet with plenty of acidity, this terrific value sparkler offers lovely fruit and a long, doughy finish. 85/90.
- Innkeeper - 01-28-2002
I have found that the Brut is Super Brut, that is drier than dry. I have found that the Extra Dry is more other producer's Brut. Same price.
- Kcwhippet - 01-28-2002
As an alternative to the Freixenet, how about the Segura Viudas? That's generally been our choice for an inexpensive cava.
- liberty2000 - 02-02-2002
LizardBrains -Yes I purchased it for $10.00
and yes it does taste like "Moet".
This Champagne will definitely be on the top of my list.
- Tannin - 02-03-2002
If you can find the Seaview Brut from the Aussies, thats a great value at 10 bucks. Nice nutty, appley nose, fine bubbles, crisp finish... very much a crowd pleaser, and will fool the snobs!