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Best Sparkling Wine for a Celebration: Brut, Sparkling and Champagne
How to choose sparkling wine for a celebration: a French brut for a crowd, a step up for a toast and a Champagne for the big moment, plus serving tips.
In short
- A French brut suits a crowd, and Champagne suits the big toast. Champagne comes only from the Champagne region of France.
- Sparkling wines from elsewhere can be great value for big groups.
- Chill well, open gently and keep something for guests who do not drink bubbles.
Louis Perdrier Brut
French, well balanced and easy on the budget.
An elegant French brut that is well balanced and refreshing, made for any occasion.
- Style
- French brut
- Size
- 750ml
- Per glass
- About $3.00
Aimery Grand Cuvée
Fine bubbles and fresh citrus.
Fine bubbles with fresh citrus and subtle brioche, in a traditional style. Made for celebrations.
- Style
- French sparkling
- Tastes like
- Crisp citrus, delicate mousse
- Per glass
- About $4.80
Lanvin Brut Champagne
Champagne, with creamy fruit and toast.
A Champagne with creamy fruit, toasty yeast and honeyed richness. Elegant, long and smooth.
- Style
- Champagne
- Tastes like
- Creamy fruit, toasty yeast, honey
- Per glass
- About $11.00
How do you serve sparkling wine?
Four small things that make the moment.
- Serve it coldChill bubbles well before opening. Cold bottles pour with less foam and taste fresher.
- Open it gentlyHold the cork, twist the bottle rather than the cork, and ease it out with a soft sigh, not a pop.
- Have a backupKeep something for guests who do not drink bubbles, and a non-alcoholic option too.
- Mix and matchA brut for the crowd and a Champagne for the toast.
The Celebration Box
Bubbly of your choice, boxed.
Gold and cream, for birthdays and big news. Wrapped, boxed and delivered NZ wide.
- Includes
- Chocolate, sweets, crackers, 2 miniatures
- You choose
- The bubbly
Quick answers
What is the difference between Champagne and other sparkling wine?
Champagne comes only from the Champagne region of France. Sparkling wines from elsewhere can be great value for big groups.
How cold should sparkling wine be?
Chill it well before opening. A cold bottle pours with less foam and tastes fresher.
How do I open a bottle safely?
Hold the cork, twist the bottle rather than the cork, and ease it out gently.
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