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Friday Fun: Celebrating With A Well- Priced Champagne!

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Both of us are fond of Champagne.  Many years ago, we spent several days in Reims, the capital of the Champagne Region.  One of the most memorable meals we had was accompanied with a different Champagne for every course. 

 

Recently we had an occasion to celebrate that called for Champagne. Jane, owner, of Carpinteria Wine suggested Taittinger Brut La Française. It is a non-vintage champagne, a blend of 30 Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes from several harvests of perfectly ripened grapes.  It has received great reviews and rated from a low of 90 to a high of 93.

 

The winery notes, "(this wine) contains a higher proportion of the finer Chardonnay grape than other nonvintage Champagnes, giving elegance and freshness to the wine."

 

Robert Parker who gave it a 93 rating commented; "It is a pure, fresh and well-structured Brut that seems more elegant, complex and round than the Brut Réserve. The persistent finish is clear, fresh and well structured, with refreshing lemon flavors and a nice grip."

 

It would be great with oysters that both Dorie Dillard CRS GRI ABR  and Debb Janes EcoBroker and Bernie Stea JD mentioned at early this morning, in Dorie's Foodie Post. 

 

Cheers!  Have a great weekend!

 

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Comments (39)

Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Sounds like a nice champagne to me, although I don't think I drive champagne very often.

Jan 19, 2019 06:24 AM
Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

Hmmm...sounds like the blend is worth a sip !

Jan 19, 2019 07:11 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello A and Ron,  I need to put this on my list to try sometime on a special event.  Thanks for letting us know.

 

Jan 19, 2019 08:20 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

As Debb Janes EcoBroker and Bernie Stea JD said, now I'm craving oysters & champagne this morning, Alexandra! Sounds like a wonderful champagne and the added bonus is that it is priced well too.

Jan 19, 2019 08:25 AM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

I have had occasion to sip on a glass or two of Taittinger Brut La Francaise...wonderful!

Jan 19, 2019 09:33 AM
Wayne Zuhl
Remax First Realty II - Cranford, NJ
The Last Name You'll Ever Need in Real Estate

While I'm not a big fan of champagne, this sounds marvelous!

Jan 19, 2019 09:36 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Kevin J. May the portions were small, and contrary to the common held opinion that French food is over sauced and over buttered, nothing could be further from the truth.  I think you would have enjoyed this, it was in the country at an old chateau...A

Jan 19, 2019 12:48 PM
Kevin J. May

I know I would have enjoyed it Alexandra, in fact, all seven courses worth.

Jan 19, 2019 07:14 PM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Nina Hollander The last time (2) years ago) we bought Veuve Cliquot, we did not find it as good as it was before.  Even their vintage version Grande Dame did not impress us. There were times, when we were underwhelmed by Dom Perignon also...we are even more finicky than cats.  I am open to trying it again!

I love, love, Veuve's  innovative packaging from way back when.  We were inspired many times by it.  A

Jan 19, 2019 12:55 PM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Debe Maxwell, CRS 

It would be a perfect pairing with oysters, or with and Italian version of curried shrimp, on our menu for tomorrow. 

Jan 19, 2019 12:58 PM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Sheila Anderson I have not been fond of Veuve recently.  I may have to revisit it again based on your recommendation...A

Jan 19, 2019 12:59 PM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS I was referring to a Rosso di Montalcino.  Rosso is the sub-brand of Brunello.  Same grape, however, even though the terrori is right next door to the Brunello parameters, it cannot be called a Brunello.  There is a very fun book on this called, My Italian Bulldozer.  It is a quick and fun read.  A

Jan 19, 2019 01:02 PM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty Cheers!  It is definitely one of the best around in that price range.  A

Jan 19, 2019 01:03 PM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Hi Alexandra. I haven't had it in a year.....so let me know too. :)

Jan 19, 2019 01:04 PM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543 The old glasses for champagne do support what the whole of Champagne talks about these days in a sense, of giving room for the bubbles to breathe.  We will be revisiting Champagne this year, and we will have the latest and greatest news..Have a superb weekend.  A

Jan 19, 2019 01:05 PM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Sheila Anderson I promise, I will.  They are still the best at innovative packaging, I am wowed by it every time. A

Jan 19, 2019 01:21 PM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Bob "RealMan" Timm I am sure you will be able to find it in Minot..  It is a well distributed brand.  A

Jan 19, 2019 01:51 PM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Michael Jacobs perhaps one of these days, you will come and visit us here, and we will be happy to open a bottle of Champagne and celebrate whatever we want to celebrate.  A

Jan 19, 2019 01:53 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Hi Alexandra... it's so rare that I drink champagne that I can't say I've noticed a change. But I'll be alert to it the next time that I do.

Jan 19, 2019 03:05 PM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

On special occasions this looks like a champagne to try Ron and Alexandra Seigel 

Jan 22, 2019 01:29 PM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS Let us know what you think.  A

Jan 22, 2019 01:35 PM