Moet Chandon

[liberty2000]

I was wondering if someone could refer me
to a champagne equal to Moet but less
expensive?

[Bucko]

Not without more data. Moet makes a wide range of Champagnes in various price classes.

[liberty2000]

OOPS! I guess that would help to answer my question.

I usually drink Moet White star.

[Innkeeper]

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]

I'll second IK -- it is an incredible value IMHO.

[liberty2000]

Thank you Inkeeper i will go out right now and get it.

[lizardbrains]

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]

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]

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]

As an alternative to the Freixenet, how about the Segura Viudas? That's generally been our choice for an inexpensive cava.

[liberty2000]

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]

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!