Champagne Tasting

[Host Hattie]

Has anyone done this recently ? How much was it ? Would you recommend it ?

 

We are on QV next if that makes a difference.

[ToadOfToadHall]

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.

[BigMac1953]

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

[cruiser1955]

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.

[Host Hattie]

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.

[alc13]

What a perfect way to use OBC! Great idea.

 

I love champagne, especially the real thing.

[Toffeegirl68]

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.

[roscoe39]

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...

[Host Hattie]

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.

 

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