When someone in your life adores Champagne, it can sometimes be difficult to know where to start when looking for a gift for them. That is why we’ve put together this gift guide for you with bottles that are surely going to bring joy.
Solera Brut Nature from Olivier Horiot
There are some many things that make this Champagne so unique. To start with, it’s crafted from seven grape varieties allowed in the region and following fermentation, the wine is aged in a solera system, which is the same process used to age sherry. This is where wine is moved through different barrels as it ages, going from those containing the youngest wines to the oldest. This results in a complex wine with indulgent notes of yellow and white fruit as well as almonds.
Petite Fleur Rosé Brut from Fleur de Miraval
This name of this Champagne reflects its floral side (for the non-French speakers out there, fleur means flower in French). Aromas of peony, rose and hawthorn rise from the glass along with red fruit notes such as redcurrant and raspberry and citrusy grapefruit, blood orange and tangerine – a real delight for the taste buds!
Prélude Brut Grand Cru by Taittinger
This bottle is crafted from equal shares of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes grown in Taittinger’s grand cru sites. Made using only first press juice, this Champagne perfectly balances the mineral side of Chardonnay and the expressive nature of Pinot Noir. Peaches, elderflower and cinnamon are released onto the palate with each bubble burst.
2016 Blanc de Blancs Brut from Louis Roederer
This vintage Champagne from Louis Roederer is characterised by jasmine and orange blossom along with lemon zest and mineral hints such as iodine and sea spray. The palate offers a creaminess and a soft, velvet-like texture which quickly give way to a sea-like freshness.
Brut Rosé from Ruinart
Pouring a glass of this rosé Champagne reveals bursts of cherry and red berries, as well as a floral, spiced aroma. On the palate, it is silky, round, and indulgent, ending on fresh notes of peppermint and pink grapefruit.
2015 La Grande Dame from Veuve Clicquot
This golden Champagne honours the great lady who made the Champagne house what it is today. It’s a blend of 90% Pinot Noir and 10% Chardonnay and as Madame Clicquot once said, “black grapes create the finest white wines”. This Champagne is full of peach, hazelnut and honey aromas, complemented by delicious notes of marzipan and a silky texture on the palate.
So there you have it, a pick of six bottles that are bound to put a smile on the face of the Champagne lover in your life!
