Nothing says "New Year's" quite like a a festive flute full of bubbly! Champagne has a heritage of being intricately involved in life's big events: heralding in a new year, well-wishing at weddings, commemorating anniversaries and a myriad of other hallmark events. While all Champagnes can be tucked under the umbrella of "sparkling wines," the majority of the world's sparkling wines are
not Champagnes. To earn the esteemed title of "Champagne," the wine must be produced in the
Champagne region of France. Here are ten great Champagne and sparkling wine finds that will help you celebrate any occasion in style.
This is a nice value sparkler that will accomodate a variety of palate preferences with its easy-going, clean cut, mostly dry finish.
If you like dry then this is the Champagne for you. Boasting robust body, seamless style and an elegant finish, this is a terrific wine to try in the under $50 price category.
This Champagne is subtle, sleek and slightly sweet. A beautiful blend of all three Champagne grape varietals (Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier and Pinot Noir) - this is a wine to write home about!
The 1998 Pol Roger Brut Rosé epitomizes why we celebrate a new year with Champagne. A dazzling array of pink bubbles, a blend born of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes. This Champagne is elegance defined, offering a well-developed backbone, balanced tannins and a beautiful bouquet. On the palate, you won't be disappointed, perfectly ripe flavors of raspberries, cherries and strawberries mingle with a splash of orange. A top pick champagne for celebrating, toasting or gift-giving to welcome in 2007.
A terrific sparkling wine in the under $20 price range. You won't be disappointed with the presence, sophisticated structure, and food friendliness that the Mumm Napa Brut Prestige will bring to any celebration!
A delight to drink, with subtle fruit and favorable food friendliness (delicious with seafood and chocolate) rich, creamy and a certain crowd pleaser!
If you are looking to go all out on a fantastic Champagne find, then this bottle will certainly live up to its famed name. Effervescent, intense and intriguing from start to finish - this is a wine to wow your guests with time after time!
A real winner, especially for the price! If you are uncertain or overwhelmed with the number of Champagne or sparkling wine choices available today, do yourself a favor and eliminate the competition - you won't be disappointed in this one. Beautiful aromas and an even better palate profile make this Champagne a key player for all celebrations!
A velvet texture and alluring apple and pear flavors entice the palate and make for a memorable wine to spruce up any occassion. You really can't go wrong with Taittinger.
Love the melon components of this sparkler, plenty of citrus nuances go hand in hand with the lively acidity and overall spunk of this well-priced bubbly.
