If you didn’t know by now I really enjoy champagne. So much so I do not save the bubbly for a time of celebration. Personally I would drink champagne every day if it were socially acceptable – but that’s just me 
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With New Year’s Eve upon us, millions of party goers and houseguests alike will be toasting to 2011 with champagne. Here are some great suggestions that will fit every budget small to large.
Cristalino Brut Cava
Type: Sparkling wine
Region: Spain
Taste: Fruity bouquet with a clean and dry finish; great for mimosas at home too.
Notes: Not a true “champagne”, but a great econimical alternative.
Taste: Fruity bouquet with a clean and dry finish; great for mimosas at home too.
Notes: Not a true “champagne”, but a great econimical alternative.
Approximate price: $9.00
Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Brut NV
Type: Champagne
Region: France
Taste: Full in body and flavor with a slightly sweet finish.
Notes: The most popular non vintage champagne in the market for good reason.
Taste: Full in body and flavor with a slightly sweet finish.
Notes: The most popular non vintage champagne in the market for good reason.
Approximate price: $50.00
Branson B. Champagne Mesnillesime 2000
Type: Champagne
Region: France
Taste: Complexity of various fruits finishing with freshness and vanilla.
Taste: Complexity of various fruits finishing with freshness and vanilla.
Notes: Relatively new bottle with a great flavor profile.
Approximate price: $75.00
Krug Grande Cuvée Brut
Type: Champagne
Region: France
Taste: A brilliantly made wine of great finesse and power. This is the blending art raised to its highest level.
Notes: As the Rolls Royce of champagnes this bottle will make your toast truly an occasion.
Taste: A brilliantly made wine of great finesse and power. This is the blending art raised to its highest level.
Notes: As the Rolls Royce of champagnes this bottle will make your toast truly an occasion.
Approximate price: $150.00
These champagnes will make great selections for any New Year’s Eve setting. In our spirits section you can find other champagnes that were recently reviewed as well. As always enjoy responsibly and keep the bottles high!
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lx
December 30, 2010 at 9:31 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Happy New Year!
Tessa
December 30, 2010 at 10:25 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Great post! This is very helpful so I posted a link on my Facebook page.
In A Fabulous World
December 31, 2011 at 3:54 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
It is socially acceptable to enjoy bubbly every day. Happy New Year! May your glass always be filled with the best juice!
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