Choice Champagnes Around Town

I asked a few utterly trustworthy shop people around town two questions: What is the best bargain you have in your shop, and what will you be drinking on New Year's Eve? Here are the answers with the stores in alphabetical order

Store: Austin Wine Merchant
Person to talk to: John Roegnik
Bargain: Gruet Blanc de Noirs $11.25
Personal Choice: Gaston Chiquet Premier Cru Brut Tradition $37.50

Store: Central Market North
Person to talk to: Seth Pollard
Bargain: Nicolas Feuillatte Brut $25.99
Personal Choice: Delamotte Brut $37.99

Store: Grape Vine Market
Person to talk to: Steve Savina
Bargain: Domaine Collin Brut $15.99
Personal Choice: 1990 Salon $184.00

Store: Twin Liquors on Bee Caves Road
Person to talk to: Russell Smith
Bargain: Duval-Leroy 1996
Personal Choice: Blanc de Chardonnay $37.99, Duval-Leroy 1996 Blanc de Chardonnay $37.99

Store: Wiggy's on Sixth Street
Person to talk to: Al Gilhousen
Bargain: Monmousseau Brut $9.99
Personal Choice: Gaston Chiquet Blanc de Blanc d'Ay $39.99

Store: World Market on Brodie
Person to talk to: Tim Martin
Bargain: Veuve Clicquot Brut $29.99
Personal Choice: Moët et Chandon Nectar $32.99