Host Hattie Posted September 2, 2016 #1 Share Posted September 2, 2016 Has anyone done this recently ? How much was it ? Would you recommend it ? We are on QV next if that makes a difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToadOfToadHall Posted September 2, 2016 #2 Share Posted September 2, 2016 I did it 3 years ago on the QV. I think it was about $80 or so. You all sit round the bar in the Veuve Clicquot champagne bar (about 12 people or so) and you get about 4 small glasses and some nibbles. I quite enjoyed it but I'd not bother again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMac1953 Posted September 2, 2016 #3 Share Posted September 2, 2016 I did it 3 years ago on the QV. I think it was about $80 or so. You all sit round the bar in the Veuve Clicquot champagne bar (about 12 people or so) and you get about 4 small glasses and some nibbles. I quite enjoyed it but I'd not bother again. We've done it several times. It used to be held around the Champagne Bar. Now, on QV, it's in the Britannia. When we first went, there was 6 to sample and you got about 3/4 glass with a canape. Now it's only 5 and the canapes are nothing like the old ones. If not in the Champagne bar, we definitely would NOT do it again. Stewart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser1955 Posted September 2, 2016 #4 Share Posted September 2, 2016 They used to have three options. Toad has described the first. I'd agree that it was fun but unlikely to do it again There is/used to be Premium at around $150 and Prestige at $300 (both plus 15%) Both very rarely offered. Haven't done the premium but I did treat myself to the prestige one. See below for details Prestige Champagne Tasting - Queen Mary 2 - 1 January 2012 Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame Rose Herb marinated loin of lamb with slow roasted peeled red bell pepper strips Raw slices of tuna and salmon in wasabi Kikkoman dressing Louis Roederer Cristal Pan seared jumbo bay scallop with mango and pear compote Smoked salmon tartare, pumpernickel, cucumber, sour cream, capers and dill Pol Roger Winston Churchill Warm lobster medallion with clarified butter infused with vanilla essence Classical duck liver pate in orange compote with Cumberland glaze Bollinger RD Mixed wild mushroom Risotto folded with mascarpone cheese sprinkles and truffle shavings Smoked duck breast on caramelized port wine, fresh figs and strawberry Moet & Chandon Dom Perignon A slice of brie on toast with pearl of cantaloupe and watermelon Sushi rice stuffed with avocado, crab and cucumber rolled in Nori dry seaweed 1 oz ofCaviar with all the trimmings was also included There were 10 guests and two bottles of each champagne were served. Lasted about 2 hours. Chefs did a wonderful job in matching the champagnes with the substantial hot and cold nibbles - dinner not really needed that evening. An expensive treat but would do it again if available and a lovely way to spend the afternoon on New Years Day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Hattie Posted September 2, 2016 Author #5 Share Posted September 2, 2016 Thanks for the various answers, we have quite a bit of OBC and I thought it would be a treat to try champagne you don't normally get by the glass. I will see what is on offer in November. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alc13 Posted September 3, 2016 #6 Share Posted September 3, 2016 What a perfect way to use OBC! Great idea. I love champagne, especially the real thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toffeegirl68 Posted September 4, 2016 #7 Share Posted September 4, 2016 Keep an eye out if La Grand Dame is included..... as you say, its an excellent opportunity to try a glass of something not normally available by the glass. I'd rather do any tasting in a smaller group than something larger and more impersonal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare roscoe39 Posted September 5, 2016 #8 Share Posted September 5, 2016 Thanks for the various answers, we have quite a bit of OBC and I thought it would be a treat to try champagne you don't normally get by the glass. I will see what is on offer in November. HATTIE....if you are looking at spending some OBC, they will do the caviar in the Champagne bar. (while we still have it on the QV)Order the night before and they will give you an ounce with all the trimmings, sometimes it includes a glass of champagne (we also have some vodka). It will eat through your OBC quite quickly as it is addictive... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Hattie Posted September 8, 2016 Author #9 Share Posted September 8, 2016 Sorry, I have just realised I didn't respond to this. Not really a fan of caviar or vodka to be honest. I think I will stick to the champagne. Sent from my GT-I9195 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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