Champagne Tasting, part II

You may remember that last year around this time there was a champagne tasting that was attended by about 1/2 the original members. Well, we bought our tickets 3 months ago, give or take, to this years event at Harrod's. And of course, about 1/2 the original members of the group were able to attend. But Alison, Hayder, and Sima made it, so we had a good crowd!

The space was about twice as big as last year, the number of champagne vendors was about the same (maybe a few more), and way more food. So, more space, better food, and a ton of space - good stuff.

Some of the favorites were:
Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame 1998
Sir Winston Churchill 1998 (a Pol Roger)
Piper Heidsieck Rare 1998 (no one else liked it, starting to taste kind of musty, delicious I think)
Harrods Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs 2002 (a reasonable 334.50!)
Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Rose 2003 (delicious, also £235/bottle)

Last year we were all loving the Salon. They were back this year with a 1997 and was not as good as the memories - but still cost £270/bottle. Also, the Dom Perignon 2000 soemwhat disappointing.

Any way you slice it, a great way to spend an evening, especially a school night! And, in case you're curious, no, there were no bottles purchased this evening :)