It might feel like the day is still far, but Christmas is here already, and what best way to make someone happy with a gift during this period than a cool glass of champagne for the soul? Confused on which one to go for, see our list of 5 best luxury champagnes for Christmas:
1. Grand Brut Champagne:
This one is everyone’s favorite and there are reasons for that. Aged for a minimum of three years, you are guaranteed refreshing and uplifting citrus, smooth floral notes in addition to vanilla-flecked brioche. With a long, rich finish and the fact that it is available at a reasonable price, this is one to go for.
2. Vintage 2010 Champagne:
Christmas and vintage champagne go hand in hand, and Dom Pérignon came through with this refreshing drink. In fact, despite the excessive amount of rain 11 years ago, Vintage 2010 Champagne was delivered with its amazing Cuvee.
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On the nose, the focus is a ripe tropical fruit, moving to a small spice on the palate, with a seamless and well-balanced finish.
3. Champagne Millesime 2006:
If you are ready to spend it all on an ultra-special bottle, this is the brand to bring out the cash for. This product is very fresh and it combines white blossom and apricot with more savory elements like hazelnuts and toasted sourdough. It also comes with an ornate bottle and it delivers massive value for money.
4. La Cuvée Champagne:
First launched in the early 19th-century, this brand is a pacesetter and it definitely suits the role of an exciting gift.
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You are guaranteed fresh and floral with notes of peach, bright citrus, and pear, and its creamy, toasty finish works superbly with delicate white fish, creamy chicken, and vegan cheese.
5. Special Cuvée Champagne:
This is a recognizable option and that is definitely a good sign. You’ll surely appreciate the savory notes in this one.
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plus it comes with a buttery roundness that underpins crisp green apples and pears. This is definitely the option you should pair with your smoked salmon and scrambled eggs on December 25.
wrapping up: There you have it – a comprehensive list of the best Luxury Champagnes for Christmas. If you have any personal favorites or other recommendations, feel free to drop them in the comment section below.
More Information On Champagnes:
Champagne is a sparkling wine produced in the Champagne wine region of France under the rules of the appellation, that demand specific vineyard practices, sourcing of grapes exclusively from designated places within it, specific grape-pressing methods, and secondary fermentation of the wine in the bottle to cause carbonation.
The grapes Pinot noir, Pinot Meunier, and Chardonnay are used to produce almost all Champagne, but small amounts of Pinot blanc, Pinot Gris (called Fromenteau in Champagne), Arbane, and Petit Meslier are vinified as well.
Champagne is mostly fermented in two sizes of bottles, standard bottles (750 milliliters) and magnums (1.5 liters).
In general, magnums are thought to be of higher quality, as there is less oxygen in the bottle, and the volume-to-surface area ratio favors the creation of appropriately sized bubbles. However, there is no hard evidence for this view.