The nearest grocery store to us is an Aldi, so inevitably we're in there for the occasional whatever. Not generally wine, though, to put it mildly. But a sub-$18 Champagne? The curiosity was too much. While nobody's going to mistake it for Cedric Bouchard, it's more than decent. Certainly a step up from Veuve Clicquot, anyway, in that it's got mineral, acid and some evidence of lees contact. Bubbles could be tighter, but that's a minor quibble at this price. To scratch my itch for real Champagne for less than twenty bucks is a commendable achievement. I wish they'd keep this around all year.
The nearest grocery store to us is an Aldi, so inevitably we're in there for the occasional whatever. Not generally wine, though, to put it mildly. But a sub-$18 Champagne? The curiosity was too much. While nobody's going to mistake it for Cedric Bouchard, it's more than decent. Certainly a step up from Veuve Clicquot, anyway, in that it's got mineral, acid and some evidence of lees contact. Bubbles could be tighter, but that's a minor quibble at this price. To scratch my itch for real Champagne for less than twenty bucks is a commendable achievement. I wish they'd keep this around all year.
1 person found it helpfulJan 3rd, 2016
If I rated this two days ago when I opened it it would have got a 7.5. It was closed, muted, and slightly acrid. Now, after 2 days in the wine fridge (just sucked the air out) it's pretty damn pleasant. Still quite simple but mellow, with nice fruit and toast. Would urge anyone that has a bottle to decant!! Really!
If I rated this two days ago when I opened it it would have got a 7.5. It was closed, muted, and slightly acrid. Now, after 2 days in the wine fridge (just sucked the air out) it's pretty damn pleasant. Still quite simple but mellow, with nice fruit and toast. Would urge anyone that has a bottle to decant!! Really!
Sep 2nd, 2015
Crisp apple and mineral lead with a dry tight finish. Slight biscuit and almond on the finish. Paired great with cheese board on New Year’s Eve. Crazy value for $19.99 at Aldi. If tastes blind would guess this was a more expensive champagne. Wish I could find this all year long.
Crisp apple and mineral lead with a dry tight finish. Slight biscuit and almond on the finish. Paired great with cheese board on New Year’s Eve. Crazy value for $19.99 at Aldi. If tastes blind would guess this was a more expensive champagne. Wish I could find this all year long.
Jan 1st, 2020
For the price point, fantastic. Ignoring price, still a very good bottle
For the price point, fantastic. Ignoring price, still a very good bottle
Jun 17th, 2017
Champagne, France
