Champagne Rut

[Betsea]

I am stuck in a Rut of Moet White Star. Any other $30-$40 range bottles of bubbly you all would recommend to try?
Thanks

[Kcwhippet]

Welcome to the WineBoard, Betsea. How about trying Laurent-Perrier, Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin or Roederer Brut.

[wineguruchgo]

I couldn't agree more! LP is my favorite Champagne! Espically the Demi Sec. Full bottle should be around $35.00 and it's made in 1/2 bottles also.

Why not buy a few 1/2 bottles and do a tasting? Gotta love the bubbles!

[Drew]

Here's some more right around your price point.

L. Aubry et Fils
Rene' Geoffroy
P. Gimonnet Gastronome
Pierre Gimonnet et Fils
Legras
Billecart Salmon
Egly-Ouriet Tradition
Lenoble
P. Moncuit
Piper Heidesieck
Louis Roederer
Taittinger

Drew

[amw5g]

If you can find it- Philliponat. Our fave around that price, but sometimes difficult to track down.
-Andrew

[Thomas]

My recollection is that White Star is on the sweet side--if so, you should look for Champagnes with the words "dry" or "extra dry" on the label--they are sweeter than brut style.

[Betsea]

Thank you sooo much for the suggestions!
You have made my day! Now I don't have to swig away on Champagnes that taste like Cold Duck but come in a prettier package until I find the right one....