You go to a party and see Champagne on the table and you know you’re in for a treat (hooray!). It could be a graduating child or perhaps a new home celebration. There’s nothing better than a glass of bubbles. It is within the Champagne region of France where the unique blend of grapes, yeast, and sugar harmoniously crafts a myriad of flavours. However, not all champagne is made equally. Some companies have reached the summit by crafting the most covetable bottles throughout history.
Crafted from top-notch ingredients and a splash of winemaking wisdom, these premium labels are the epitome of grape expectations. They have established the benchmark for the flavour of champagne. They say their wine bottles are worth a king’s ransom. From handpicked fruits to aged-to-perfection blends, every sip is a masterpiece crafted for the gods of taste.
These are a few of the most coveted and costly bottles of sparkling wine from the Champagne area.
Louis Roederer Cristal Brut Champagne
Russian Tsar Alexander II loved this one. Crafted with obsessive detail, from grape selection to the patiently ageing process. The outcome? A refreshing, delicate champagne with a touch of sweetness and zesty lemon notes. Cheers to sophistication in every sip.
Dom Pérignon Brut Champagne
Everyone knows of Dom Pérignon. Even those who have never sipped Champagne in their lives will know this one. Dom Pérignon Brut Champagne, paying homage to a 17th-century monk, embodies excellence and elegance. With its rich, full-bodied taste and subtle bubbles, it’s the VIP of any celebration.
Salon Le Mesnil Blanc de Blancs Brut Champagne
This one perhaps isn’t so well known to those outside of the industry: made from Chardonnay grapes fit for royalty in Le Mesnil. This champagne is a rare gem with a scent so delicate, a taste so clean and crisp, acidity and sweetness so perfectly balanced, and an aftertaste that lingers like a good secret.
Krug Grande Cuvée Brut Champagne
Those looking for a symphony in a bottle will find it here because it offers the best of many wines. With its orchestra of rich fruit, floral notes, a touch of sass in its acidity, and an aftertaste that lingers longer than a good story. Blended from a whopping 120 three-year-old wines, it’s the classy companion your occasion deserves.
Armand de Brignac Brut Champagne
Some have a history going back centuries while we only have to go back to 2006 for the start of this one. A luxurious bubbly blend from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier grapes handpicked from top French vineyards. Sip on sophistication with each velvety drop.
Bollinger Special Cuvée Brut Champagne
Classic Bollinger Special Cuvée Brut Champagne: crafting distinctive fizz since 1829, making other champagnes jealous of its age procedure and nuanced taste. A global favourite from France, this blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier is a party in a bottle. Here’s to Bollinger’s high-quality components and extensive maturation.
People often think that Champagne is all about showing off and fancy celebrations; there’s more to it than that. It symbolises flavour, elegance, and refinement. The appropriate bottle of champagne can bring elegance to any circumstance, whether you’re toasting to a particular occasion or event or just enjoying the moment. You don’t have to get a second mortgage just to afford a bottle but we do recommend celebrating with this amazing drink from time to time!