http://www.pleasantvalleywine.com/ Great Western "Champagne" is produced in the Finger Lakes region of New York State. Of course, it isn’t really true Champagne — it isn’t even made, IIRC, according to the... (3 replies, last updated by ChefJune June 6, 2008)

Don’t know much about champagne, but want to get something good for New Year’s Eve....any suggestions? Thanks. (28 replies, last updated by Barry Strugatz December 27, 1999)

. I’ve never seen them available in the US, probably for good reason... they are terrible. For the sake of those that don’t know, true Champagne can only be made in the Champagne region of France. Other wines made in... (9 replies, last updated by zin1953 August 12, 2007)

I recommend you read the book "Champagne" by Don and Petie Kladstrup. You will have a new appreciation for the people and the wines of the region after reading this! I also recommend you go on the Pommery tour. Their Champagne is... (5 replies, last updated by ChefJune September 16, 2009)

Beer? On XM’s Radio Classics, I heard a vintage ad for Champagne Velvet. The announcer said it is now making a come back in Terre Haute, IN. Has anyone had the new, or old, version? Seem like a very regional brew. (1 reply, last updated by JessKidden September 5, 2008)

does anyone know about laying down a bottle of champagne? we received 1995 La Grande Dame as a wedding gift and were told to lay it down for 10 years. recently friends were traveling in France and while tasting/touring in the... (12 replies, last updated by vickib November 14, 2007)

There are tons of really nice champagnes for under $50. After spending two weeks wandering the champagne region knocking on any garage door with a sign out front, my husband and I learned “Any Grand Cru will Do.” That... (27 replies, last updated by Robert Lauriston May 16, 2006)

Oh yeah. My absolutely slam dunk favorite Champagne - Billecart-Salmon Rose. Not readily available in all regions but if you can find it this will impress. Ultra fine bubbles, wonderful nose, and hints of buttered toast, must... (17 replies, last updated by whiner November 8, 2007)

My husband and two friends are travelling to the Champagne region in a couple weeks and we would love to enjoy lunch at a small champagne vineyard. Do you know of any such a thing, or do you think I will need to go through a tour... (0 replies, last updated by rgfoodie August 8, 2008)

Never done any visit in the Champagne region, but, for what it’s worth, I don’t particularly like Mercier. And you’d probably want to visit independent ones, like Selosse. (7 replies, last updated by legume October 31, 2009)

lots of lovely fresh-water fish in the Champagne region. I’d say we were served it at least 5 of the 6 nights we were there. It sounds like perhaps this is your first trip to France? If so, Bresse chicken is among the most... (5 replies, last updated by era August 26, 2008)

The question regarding "champagnes" from other countries leads me to make this statement. A true Champagne (from the Champagne region of France) is hard to compare to sparking wines of any other country. The quality of true... (46 replies, last updated by ibstatguy August 22, 2007)

://chowhound.chow.com/topics/299557#1660219 Fast forward Nov 2009: "We are going to offer champagne for fewer than 10 euros (15 dollars) a bottle for the holiday season," said Christophe Blaise, Carrefour manager in Reims, the... (23 replies, last updated by Pigloader November 12, 2009)

I found that out from the label...but thanks. Have you tried it? Sparkling wine..not champagne. Only champagne if it comes from that region of France. Am I right? I am learning! (6 replies, last updated by melly August 4, 2006)

is really the best champagne, superior to Dom or Cristal. The most inexpensive bottle goes for about $100-$120. Duval-Leroy and L. Aubry also produce lovely champagne. Are you looking only for champagne from the Champagne region... (5 replies, last updated by uwsfoodiegal August 2, 2007)