{"id":53179,"date":"2023-11-29T10:00:04","date_gmt":"2023-11-29T10:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"\/blog\/post\/top-ten-champagne-and-sparkling-wines-for-christmas-2\/"},"modified":"2024-06-18T14:50:21","modified_gmt":"2024-06-18T13:50:21","slug":"top-ten-champagne-and-sparkling-wines-for-christmas-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/post\/top-ten-champagne-and-sparkling-wines-for-christmas-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Champagne and sparkling wines for Christmas"},"content":{"rendered":"

From high end Champagnes to delicious good value Prosecco, not forgetting some quality English fizz,<\/a> these are our top ten Champagne and sparkling wines for Christmas.<\/p>\n

Ah the pop of the Champagne<\/a> cork! The sound that says work is over and it\u2019s time to party. There\u2019s an awful lot of choice out there, so to narrow things down, we\u2019ve rounded up some of our favourites from classic non vintages to more expensive vintage wines.<\/span><\/p>\n

But there\u2019s much more to sparkling wine than Champagne. From Italy there\u2019s fun and frivolous Prosecco, and nowadays England makes some increasingly good wines using the classic Champagne grape varieties.<\/span><\/p>\n

And if you\u2019re looking for more fizz inspiration, we\u2019ve included links to sparkling wine cocktails below.<\/span><\/p>\n

Cheers!<\/span><\/p>\n

Top ten Champagne and sparkling wines for Christmas<\/span><\/h4>\n

\"sensi-18k-prosecco-gold-wine\"<\/p>\n

Sensi 18K Prosecco Gold\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/h5>\n

Have a blingy Christmas with this gold bottle of Prosecco. Not only does it look fantastic but it tastes great too. Prosecco is made using a different method to Champagne where the bubble-producing secondary fermentation takes place in a tank rather than a bottle. Not only is this cheaper but it preserves fresh fruit flavours.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How does it taste?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Honeydew melon, crisp pear, delicately floral with a touch of sweetness. This would be just the thing in classic Venetian cocktails like the Bellini, Spritz or <\/span>Sgroppino<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"adami-bosco-di-gica-prosecco-wine\"<\/p>\n

Adami Bosco di Gica Prosecco\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/h5>\n

If you find most Prosecco a little too sweet, then this is the wine for you. It\u2019s Brut which means it has less than 10g of sugar per litre. It\u2019s mainly made from Glera, the classic Prosecco variety, but there\u2019s also a small portion of Chardonnay which adds complexity. This is a distinct cut above most Proseccos.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How does it taste?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dry with a vibrant acidity, notes of nectarine and ripe orchard fruit with honey, cherry blossom and a crisp finish.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"paul-dethune-champagne-brut-champagne\"<\/p>\n

Paul D\u00e9thune Champagne Brut<\/span><\/a><\/h5>\n

The big names of Champagne do own some vineyards but also buy in a lot of fruit. In contrast Paul Dethune is a grower Champagne house meaning that all the grapes used come from the producer\u2019s own vineyards. It\u2019s a blend of 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay grapes from Grand Cru vineyards in Ambonnay.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How does it taste?<\/strong><\/p>\n

This has a super fresh lemony nose and on the palate it\u2019s very dry and tangy with great balance. Try it with seafood, you won\u2019t regret it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Champagne<\/p>\n

Gosset Extra Brut Champagne\u00a0<\/a><\/h5>\n

Extra Brut means that it has less sugar added than Brut, less than 6g per litre. But the ripeness of the grapes and the three years this spent on lees, dead yeast cells, means that this is austere in any way. With its crisp, raciness this would make a great aperitif especially if you’re serving smoked salmon blinis.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What does it taste like?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Lean with green apple, lean but ripe, mouth-watering acidity. With time it fills out bringing notes of croissant and almond.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"charles-heidsieck-brut-reserve-champagne\"<\/p>\n

Charles Heidsieck Brut R\u00e9serve<\/span><\/a><\/h5>\n

There are three houses with Heidsieck in their names, but this one is considered to be the best. It was founded by Charles Heidsieck aka \u2018Champagne Charlie\u2019 in the 19th century. It\u2019s non-vintage is consistently one of the best Champagnes around, and seems to be on particularly good form at the moment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What does it taste like?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Orange and lemon peel on the nose. Palate is creamy like custard and then those citrus notes come in again. It has enough body to serve with chicken dishes as well as fish.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Taittinger Brut Prestige Ros\u00e9\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/h5>\n

Ros\u00e9 Champagne is usually made from adding a little red wine made from Pinot Noir grapes to a white wine. In this case there\u2019s 15% red from the highly-regarded vineyards of Ambonnay and Bouzy, creating a pink with some serious oomph to it. We reckon this is one of the best Ros\u00e9 Champagnes on the market.<\/span><\/p>\n

How does it taste?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Pink Champagne can be a bit meh, but not this one. It\u2019s all dark cherries, ripe strawberries and meaty savoury notes.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Champagne<\/p>\n

Ayala Brut Majeur Champagne<\/a><\/h5>\n

Another under-the radar Champagne house, Ayala is owned by Bollinger so as you can imagine the quality is extremely high. The house style, however, the opposite of big rich Bolly, Ayala is citrussy, refreshing and clean. Very different, but equally delicious.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How does it taste?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Lemon sherbet fruit with white peach, pear, brioche, pastry and biscuit notes. Lighter style but no shortage of depth here. Try it in a French 75<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"pol-roger-brut-2013-champagne\"<\/p>\n

Pol Roger vintage 2013<\/span><\/a><\/h5>\n

We love Pol Roger\u2019s classic NV, but the vintage wines are always a treat. This 2013 is made up of the usual blend of 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay. After a full malolactic fermentation the wine was aged for seven years in the cellars before being released. It was a cooler vintage so expect raciness aplenty.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How does it taste?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Big burst of green apple on the nose, followed by lemon and yeasty notes. Very fresh on the palate, with more green apple followed by yeasty, brioche and lemon peel.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Sparkling<\/p>\n

Nyetimber Classic Cuvee<\/span><\/a><\/h5>\n

The original quality English Sparkling Wine and still one of the best. Nyetimber’s Classic Cuvee is a blend of vintages and offers consistently excellent quality at a good price. I’d rather drink this than most \u00a330 Champagnes. Gorgeous stuff!<\/span><\/p>\n

How does it taste?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Citrus nose with brioche, lemon peel and green apple. Very fine bubbles on the palate with a creamy, texture and a subtle richness lurking in the background.<\/p>\n

\"furleigh-estate-classic-cuvee-2017-wine\"<\/p>\n

Furleigh Estate Classic Cuv\u00e9e 2018<\/span><\/a><\/h5>\n

It’s the 2018 vintage of Classic Cuv\u00e9e from the Furleigh Estate. Made with a blend of pinot noir, chardonnay, and pinot meunier grapes \u2013 grown on the estate’s 85-acre vineyard in Dorset. It\u2019s made using the Champagne method to produce lots of elegant bubbles and matured until it\u2019s nice and toasty.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How does it taste?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Delicate brioche and crisp green apple with wafts of peach, nectarine, and honeysuckle balanced by a distinct citrussy zestiness.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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