Is Champagne Overrated? Blind Sparkling Wine Tasting Reveals the Truth

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Check out Tailor Store and get 20% OFF: https://www.tailorstore.com/konstantin Check out Cellar Class to take your wine knowledge to the next level: https://www.cellarclass.com/ Learn from a Master of Wine at your pace, wherever you are with Cellar Class! Follow me on ...: https://www.instagram.com/konstantinbaum_mw/ https://www.threads.net/@konstantinbaum_mw https://www.tiktok.com/@konstantinbaum_mw Check out my website: https://www.cellarclass.com/ https://www.konstantinbaum.com/ https://baumselection.com/ I use this wine key: Forge de Laguiole Ebony I have used the following glass in this video: Spiegelau Definition Universal Glass I have tasted the following wines in this Video: Quartz Reef Methode Traditionnelle Brut, Bendigo, New Zealand https://www.wine-searcher.com/find/quartz+reef+methode+tradition+brut+bendigo+new+zealand+central+otago?referring_site=KSB 2019 Recaredo 'Terrers' Brut Nature Corpinnat, Penedes, Spain https://www.wine-searcher.com/find/recaredo+terrers+brut+nature+corpinnat+penedes+catalonia+spain/2019?referring_site=KSB 2018 Chapel Down Grand Reserve, Kent, England https://www.wine-searcher.com/find/chapel+down+grand+rsrv+kent+england/2018?referring_site=KSB Roederer Estate Quartet Brut, Anderson Valley, USA https://www.wine-searcher.com/find/roederer+estate+brut+anderson+valley+mendocino+county+north+coast+california+usa?referring_site=KSB Karl Schaefer Blanc de Blanc, Pfalz, Germany 2018 Graham Beck Cuvee Clive Blanc de Blancs Brut MCC - Methode Cap Classique, Western Cape, South Africa https://www.wine-searcher.com/find/graham+beck+cuvee+clive+blancdeblanc+brut+mcc+methode+cap+cls+western+cape+south+africa/2018?referring_site=KSB Ca' del Bosco Cuvee Prestige, Franciacorta DOCG, Italy https://www.wine-searcher.com/find/ca+bosco+cuvee+prestige+docg+franciacorta+lombardy+italy?referring_site=KSB Canard-Duchene Iconic Blanc de Noirs Brut, Champagne, France https://www.wine-searcher.com/find/canard+duchene+iconic+blanc+de+noir+brut+champagne+france?referring_site=KSB The 100 Point Scoring System (from www.robertparker.com): 96-100: An extraordinary wine of profound and complex character displaying all the attributes expected of a classic wine of its variety. Wines of this caliber are worth a special effort to find, purchase and consume. 90 - 95: An outstanding wine of exceptional complexity and character. In short, these are terrific wines. 80 - 89: A barely above average to very good wine displaying various degrees of finesse and flavor as well as character with no noticeable flaws. 70 - 79: An average wine with little distinction except that it is soundly made. In essence, a straightforward, innocuous wine. 60 - 69: A below-average wine containing noticeable deficiencies, such as excessive acidity and/or tannin, an absence of flavor or possibly dirty aromas or flavors. 50 - 59: A wine deemed to be unacceptable. I love sparkling wine, and when it comes to celebrating, Champagne is usually my go-to. But here’s the thing: Champagne isn’t just a drink — it’s a statement. Centuries of clever marketing and dedicated winemaking have built its reputation for excellence. But that prestige comes at a price — and not always one that reflects quality alone. Over the years, I’ve been surprised (and fooled!) by sparkling wines from other corners of the world that taste just as good as Champagne. So today, I’m putting my palate to the test with a blind tasting of sparkling wines from around the globe. Can you enjoy Champagne-like quality without the Champagne price tag? Let’s find out!”