Champagnes to make every celebration corker

Six (6) Must have champagnes at your occasion

champagne comes from the Champagne region of France, where winemaking dates back to the 1700s and vineyards span some 84,000 acres. Not too far from Paris in the northeastern corner of France, its main growing regions include Montagne de Reims, Vallée de la Marne, Côte des Blancs, Côte de Sézanne and The Aube.

But there’s more to it than that. Champagne also gets its name from the grapes used in production, most commonly including pinot noir, pinot meunier and chardonnay. It gets its sparkle from being twice fermented in the bottle via a technical and labour-intensive practice often referred to as méthode traditionnelle

But there’s more to it than that. Champagne also gets its name from the grapes used in production, most commonly including pinot noir, pinot meunier and chardonnay at a 2:3 ratio (though variations such as blanc de blancs are made entirely from white grapes). It gets its sparkle from being twice fermented in the bottle via a technical and labour-intensive practice often referred to as méthode traditionnelle

Whether you’re after a magnum to really get the party started or are simply after a slick bottle to bring out next time there’s a promotion or wedding announcement in the family, we have had enough champagne aperitifs between them to know which champagne brands go down best. From well-established French houses such as Taittinger to a rather surprisingly good take, here’s our edit of the best.

Taittinger Prelude Grand Crus Champagne Non Vintage;

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Coming on 300 years in the biz, Tattinger is a family-run house headed up by Pierre-Emmanuel Taittinger. Known for being an excellent fizzy accompaniment to chicken and pork, the blend of Grand Cru pinot noir and chardonnay lend it an especially tangy, citrusy profile, warmed up with the toasty notes of cinnamon and stone fruits. 

Moët & Chandon Brut Imperial NV

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Though Queen Elizabeth’s heart belongs to Bolly, Moët & Chandon came up tops for Queen Victoria II, which is why the label holds a Royal Warrant (it was also the champagne of choice at Charles and Diana’s wedding). Owner also of Dom Pérignon and Hennessy, Moët & Chandon also claims to be the first ever established champagne house, with origins in 1743. Its crisp and refreshing Brut Imperial NV is made on vineyards classed as Grand Cru, with a delicate palate that lends itself especially well to champagne cocktails with a sprinkling of sugar, Angostura bitters and a lemon twist.

Aldi Monsigny Champagne Brut;

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It’s no secret that the German supermarket chain Aldi has gained quite a reputation for its wine selection at excellent value. With accolades such as Best Supermarket in the People’s Choice Wine Awards 2021 to its name, you’ll be glad to know that the sentiment extends to its sparkling varieties too. At just a fraction of the cost of most champagnes in this edit, this classique blend of pinot noir, pinot meunier and chardonnay comes care of champagne house Philizot & Fils, given an especially great taste thanks to its notes of toasted brioche. One to keep refrigerated for those more impromptu celebrations. 

Veuve Clicquot Brut Yellow Label Champagne;

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Ralph Lauren may have purple label down, but when it comes to champagne it’s all about yellow label. Specifically, Veuve Clicquot’s Brut Yellow label – one of the best-known bottles in the world, known not just for its standout branding, but also its rich, toasty flavour. Another 18th-century champagne house in our list, this exclusive champagne has in that time only ever granted the title of Cellar Master to ten people, all of whom have acted as gatekeepers to the drink’s immense quality.

Laurent Perrier La Cuvée Champagne;

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A masterfully crafted non-vintage, Laurent Perrier recently threw caution to the wind and reblended its best-sellling La Cuvée with a much higher ratio of chardonnay, lending it a toasty complexity and an especially creamy finish. The grapes are taken exclusively from Grand Cru plots as a mark of quality. We love us a brand that doesn’t rest on its laurels and, in Laurent Perrier, we have a wonderful example of that.

Dom Pérignon Vintage Champagne Brut;

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