Deciding between 3 champagnes and know nothing. How to choose?
I have three bottle of champagne that I’ve bought over the years. Going to a small party with a group that appreciates wine. Anyone know anything about these?
by SignatureForward9446
11 Comments
rand0m_g1rl
The only producer I recognize is Philipponnat, but the first one is a premier cru and, both of those are non vintage and the last was is a grand cru 2013 vintage, so I will assume that’s the nicest bottle.
veradico
These are all good wines, but the 2013 is grand cru vintage wine, so should be a step above the other two. That said, I love both Philliponat and Godme, so there really isn’t a wrong choice here.
Driesmetnootjes
I’d be over the moon if someone brought a 2013 La Rogerie, if stored well that is something I’d love to try. Philipponnat is a crowd-pleaser and fine, but if they know their wines I’d go Rogerie!
discostew919
Alright, so you’ve got three solid champagnes here, and honestly, you can’t really go wrong, but each one brings a slightly different vibe.
If you want something really crisp and dry, the Hugues Godmé Extra Brut is gonna be the sharpest of the bunch. It’s great if people are into leaner, more serious champagnes.
The Philipponnat Royale Réserve Brut is probably your safest, most versatile pick. It’s a little richer than the Godmé, with a bit more toastiness and a rounder feel. this one’s a crowd-pleaser for sure.
Then there’s the La Rogerie, which is probably the fanciest of the three. It’s a vintage Blanc de Blancs, meaning it’s all Chardonnay from a great village, and being from 2013, it’s had some time to develop those deeper, more complex flavors. It’s gonna be a bit more refined—think lemon curd, toasted almonds, maybe even a creamy texture. If the group really appreciates wine, this one would definitely be appreciated.
So yeah, if you want something elegant and sharp, go Godmé. If you want something balanced and safe, go Philipponnat. If you want to impress the wine nerds, pop the La Rogerie.
sercialinho
The one on the right is 100% Chardonnay and a good bit more posh (and pricier) than the other two, with roughly three times the time on the lees. Higher acidity as well.
The other two are very solid regular Champagnes (left a bit lighter, middle a bit stouter), think a step up in quality from Veuve Cliquot or Moët Chandon but veeeeeery roughly similar in style. Serious but crowd pleasers.
Nobody reasonable would think anything but “yum, delicious” seeing any of these.
Mchangwine
The La Rogerie is an awesome wine; I would go with that.
BoonDockNL
La Rogerie 100%!
Just-Joshinya
Philopponnat
PossibleClothes1575
I’d bring the La Rogerie. Then the Hughes Godme. They’re smaller production and more artisanal for your crowd
tremolospoons
All good. Try to find a pét-nat by means of a comparison.
11 Comments
The only producer I recognize is Philipponnat, but the first one is a premier cru and, both of those are non vintage and the last was is a grand cru 2013 vintage, so I will assume that’s the nicest bottle.
These are all good wines, but the 2013 is grand cru vintage wine, so should be a step above the other two. That said, I love both Philliponat and Godme, so there really isn’t a wrong choice here.
I’d be over the moon if someone brought a 2013 La Rogerie, if stored well that is something I’d love to try.
Philipponnat is a crowd-pleaser and fine, but if they know their wines I’d go Rogerie!
Alright, so you’ve got three solid champagnes here, and honestly, you can’t really go wrong, but each one brings a slightly different vibe.
If you want something really crisp and dry, the Hugues Godmé Extra Brut is gonna be the sharpest of the bunch. It’s great if people are into leaner, more serious champagnes.
The Philipponnat Royale Réserve Brut is probably your safest, most versatile pick. It’s a little richer than the Godmé, with a bit more toastiness and a rounder feel. this one’s a crowd-pleaser for sure.
Then there’s the La Rogerie, which is probably the fanciest of the three. It’s a vintage Blanc de Blancs, meaning it’s all Chardonnay from a great village, and being from 2013, it’s had some time to develop those deeper, more complex flavors. It’s gonna be a bit more refined—think lemon curd, toasted almonds, maybe even a creamy texture. If the group really appreciates wine, this one would definitely be appreciated.
So yeah, if you want something elegant and sharp, go Godmé. If you want something balanced and safe, go Philipponnat. If you want to impress the wine nerds, pop the La Rogerie.
The one on the right is 100% Chardonnay and a good bit more posh (and pricier) than the other two, with roughly three times the time on the lees. Higher acidity as well.
The other two are very solid regular Champagnes (left a bit lighter, middle a bit stouter), think a step up in quality from Veuve Cliquot or Moët Chandon but veeeeeery roughly similar in style. Serious but crowd pleasers.
Nobody reasonable would think anything but “yum, delicious” seeing any of these.
The La Rogerie is an awesome wine; I would go with that.
La Rogerie 100%!
Philopponnat
I’d bring the La Rogerie. Then the Hughes Godme. They’re smaller production and more artisanal for your crowd
All good. Try to find a pét-nat by means of a comparison.
La Rogerie is an automatic yes whenever I see it