5 French Sparkling Wines You’ll Love
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1. Beaumont des Crayères Grande Réserve NVChampagne, France, Nv WAS €36.95 NOW €32.95 
Why buy it: It’s an excellent value option. Made by a quality-focused cooperative in Champagne's Marne Valley, Beaumont des Crayères is a richer style of Champagne. That’s because it’s made with 75% black grape varieties with extended lees ageing – and the result is a wonderfully fruity aroma with a palate bursting with greengage and pear. A crisp and elegant Champagne at a great price. |
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2 Cave de Lugny Crémant de BourgogneBurgundy, France, Nv WAS €21.45 NOW €19.95 Why buy it: It’s a wonderful alternative to Champagne. Looking to try something a little different? How about this beautiful sparkler from the Cave de Lugny cooperative in Burgundy? It’s a Blanc de Blancs sparkling wine, meaning it’s 100% Chardonnay, and is made in the same method as Champagne. Rich and elegant, it has aromas of ripe apple and citrus fruit and a complex, creamy palate. An excellent and very popular Champagne alternative.
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3. Piper-Heidsieck Cuvée Brut NVChampagne, France, Nv WAS €54.95 NOW €42.95 Why buy it: It’s classic Champagne with old-school elegance. Piper-Heidsieck is one of the most famous Champagne houses, with a history dating back to 1785. This, the signature cuvée Brut, is round and vibrant with notes of almond and hazelnut paired with lively bubbles and fresh fruit flavours. Piper-Heidsieck has serious VIP pedigree: reportedly at the 2017 Academy Awards, a bottle of Piper was popped every eight seconds - and it’s said to have been Marilyn Monroe’s favourite Champagne too. |
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4. Moët & Chandon Brut Impérial NVChampagne, France, Nv €59.95 Why buy it: It’s an iconic Champagne that lives up to its reputation. Moët & Chandon has become something of a byword for Champagne and we suspect most bubbly fans would instantly recognise Moët Brut Impérial NV, its iconic house Champagne. A blend of Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay, it’s full of fresh green apple and citrus fruit, along with white flowers and notes of brioche, cereal and fresh nuts. Balanced and mellow this is definitely one to break out at parties. |
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5. Granzamy Rosé Brut NVChampagne, France, Nv WAS €39.95 NOW €34.95 Why buy it: It’s a lovely grower Champagne at a great price Granzamy, a small family grower-Champagne house in the village of Venteuil, is known for its elegant wines – such as this beauty. It’s a bright pink rosé Champagne made from a blend of Pinot Meunier (65%), Chardonnay (20%) and Pinot Noir. It’s a fresh and elegant bubbly with bright red berry aromas of cranberry and strawberry, while the palate is full-bodied and fresh. |
Ever wondered just what makes Champagne, well, Champagne? O’Briens Wine Director, Lynne Coyne Master Of Wine explains it all here.
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