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Best champagne for parties
Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée NV
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Best champagne for parties
Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée NV
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One of the most revered Grandes Marques, Laurent-Perrier creates champagnes synonymous with celebrations. The house's golden non-vintage La Cuvée sits at the toasty end of the spectrum, with a distinct apricot note and fine, light-as-air mousse.
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Best champagne for special occasions
Dom Perignon Vintage Brut 2013
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Best champagne for special occasions
Dom Perignon Vintage Brut 2013
A bold choice, both in style and flavour, Dom Perignon always signals a celebration. Expect a heady hit of sweet, tropical fruit followed by an intriguing smokey undertone. What's more, there are plenty of fine bubbles in the glass for a long, lingering finish. Thanks to its stronger flavour profile, Dom Perignon can be paired with both sweet and savoury dishes. Try it with crème brûlée – you may be surprised.
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Best champagne for dinner parties
Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut Champagne
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Best champagne for dinner parties
Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut Champagne
No list of luxury champagnes would be complete without Veuve Clicquot. Its trademark yellow label reflects the champagne’s bright flavour profile; the relatively high pinot noir percentage provides structure and acidity, while chardonnay and meunier add finesse. A three-year ageing process achieves an impressively silky mousse for a well-balanced, crowd-pleasing drop.
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Best non-vintage champagne
Perrier-Jouët Grand Brut NV
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Best non-vintage champagne
Perrier-Jouët Grand Brut NV
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Uplifting and lively, Perrier-Jouët is made with parties in mind. Expect vibrant citrus and delicate floral aromas, balanced by buttery brioche and spiced vanilla. We recommend serving with light seafood like grilled scallops or sashimi, though this would make an excellent aperitif, too.
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Best champagne for gifting
Bollinger Special Cuvée NV Champagne
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Best champagne for gifting
Bollinger Special Cuvée NV Champagne
Known as James Bond's champagne of choice, Bollinger's Special Cuvée is rich in aromatic complexity, with hints of apple compote, spiced stone fruit and brioche on the nose, and pronounced bubbles on the palate. Best served straight up (never shaken... or stirred).
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Best blanc de blancs champagne
Ruinart Second Skin Blanc de Blancs
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Best blanc de blancs champagne
Ruinart Second Skin Blanc de Blancs
This 100 per cent chardonnay champagne brings lots of citrus-forward flavour with more dormant white floral and peach aromas in the background. Ageing in the crayères (chalk quarries) develops its aromatic richness for a smooth, easy-drinking champagne of consistent quality.
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Best champagne from an unusual brand
2017 Sparkling Blanc De Blancs
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Best champagne from an unusual brand
2017 Sparkling Blanc De Blancs
At the pricier end of the spectrum (but altogether deserving of being so) there is this sparkling creation, the work of NBA star CJ McCollum in collaboration with Adelsheim Vineyard. A 100 per cent chardonnay hailing exclusively from Bryan Creek vineyard, it boasts a wonderful, mineral freshness blended with a creamy, lemon-spiked texture.
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Best champagne for treating yourself
Taittinger Prelude Grand Crus Champagne
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Best champagne for treating yourself
Taittinger Prelude Grand Crus Champagne
Combining chardonnay and pinot noir grapes from Grand Cru estates (the highest rated vineyards in the region), Taittinger Prelude strikes the perfect balance between clean minerality and complexity. Aged for five years, expect a fresh citrusy hit, elegant bubbles and an indulgent, creamy mousse.
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Best zero-dosage champagne
Ayala Brut Nature NV
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Best zero-dosage champagne
Ayala Brut Nature NV
Ayala was a pioneer of the now-popular drier champagnes, and its zero-dosage brut nature is a great introduction to its house style. It’s pale gold in the glass with very fresh notes of citrus and apple, and a very delicate mousse. If you’re looking to discover a stellar dry champagne, look no further.
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Best crowd-pleasing champagne
Moët & Chandon Brut Reserve Imperiale NV
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Best crowd-pleasing champagne
Moët & Chandon Brut Reserve Imperiale NV
One of the best-known producers in the world, Moët & Chandon provides the fizz for many a big night. The brand's Brut Impérial is the go-to for many: a true symbol of the champagne market, it was born in 1869 and has confirmed itself every year as one of the most requested bottles. Born from a blend of pinot noir, pinot meunier and chardonnay, it's aromatic and creamy in equal measure.
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