Because we already got our bottles, it’s okay to let the secret out: Premier Cru has Pol Roger for $24.95. Pol Roger is perhaps the best value in champagne, and our absolute favorite. It’s a drier style than you might be used to from other sparklers, especially from California, which tend to be sweeter and extremely fruit-forward. Pol Roger is more complex, quite yeasty and toasty, and holds up very well with food. Certainly it’s a good pair with olives and most cheeses, but it’s a knock-out with boiled shrimp (easy on the mignonette), crab, raw oysters, etc…

If you live in the SF Bay area, or in a state that allows wine shipping, check out this deal. This is at least a few bucks less than I’ve ever seen it sold for before, and you won’t find a better champagne for the price.