Here Are The Best Champagne Brands For Every Budget
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To some, champagne is a special-occasion drink. The sparkling wine produced from grapes, usually grown in the Champagne region of France, comes into play for celebrations, although many people love bubbly enough to drink it all the time. For birthdays, anniversaries and especially the holidays, you might be tasked with bringing (and drinking) champagne and you should know the best brands for your budget.
On A Budget
When you’re on your way to a friend’s party and you’re asked to pick up some champagne, it’s possible to stay in the range of the $20 that’s in your pocket if you know what to buy.
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This one is fresh and frothy with aromas of apples and dried peaches.
Great with BBQ and smoked salmon, this one has notes of strawberry, raspberry and rose petals.
This softer Chardonnay-dominated blend has notes of apple and pear.
If you want a light sparkling Italian wine with a crisp touch of fruit, this is a good one.
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You’re Comfy In The Middle
When you’re not quite a baller, but you’d be willing to spend a solid amount of your weekly food and drink budget on champagne, here are some bottles you might be interested in that are around $40.
Nicolas Feuillatte Champagne Brut $35
Pale gold with delicate bubbles, this one has floral aromas of fruits like pear and apple with hints of almonds and hazelnuts.
Argyle Brut 2011 $25
With a delicate bouquet, this one is filled with red berry spice, lemon blossom and toasted brioche bread.
Schramsberg Blanc de Blancs $34
Blanc de Blancs has bright and fresh aromas of green apple, apricot and orange blossom along with freshly sliced pears and pineapple flavors. It’s perfect with oysters and other types of shellfish.
Wolffer Estate Vineyard Cool As Well Brut Sparkling Blanc de Blanc $35
This acidic blend will give off hints of ripe fruit and toasted almond and it’s even better when aged. Pair it with shellfish.
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Balling Out
Hey, we all have those moments when we’re feeling good about ourselves and we just say f*ck it. Maybe you got a promotion, it’s your birthday or there’s some kind of an occasion worth splurging over. Here’s the good stuff you should consider worth the splurge.
Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label $50
Medium straw yellow in color, this full-bodied champagne has complex aromas of ripe apple and light cream. If you’re planning on making a champagne reduction sauce with herbs, this will do the trick. That’s if you’re willing to spare any on cooking, of course.
G.H. Mumm Brut Grand Cordon $50
Bubbly and golden in color, this champagne has aromas of ripe peaches, apricot, pineapple, vanilla, caramel, dried fruit, ginger, lemon zest and honey.
Piper-Heidsieck Brut Cuvee $40
This full-bodied champagne is packed with citrus flavors. This one can stand up to any red meat you plan on cooking.
Moët & Chandon Imperial Brut $39
With a combination of lemon and lime flavors, this one is smooth, crisp and easy to drink. You’ll get a bunch of apple and honey notes along with a clean aftertaste.
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