It is now difficult to pinpoint the time when celebrating the New Year's Eve is taken with a glass of champagne. But in the list of New Year's purchases, every Russian, after the Christmas tree and tangerines, always has a bottle of champagne.
Shopping centers today can offer hundreds of different sparkling luxury wines from different parts of the world. Many, paying tribute to tradition, among the variety will choose a bottle of "Soviet" and calmly go home.
But we dare to bring to your attention a small rating, which presents the best champagne in the world, according to experts and simply connoisseurs of good wine.
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Cristal Louis Roederer. France
This is the first elite cuvé in the world that was born thanks to the whims of the Russian emperor Alexander II, who wanted to drink wine at receptions created especially for him. In 1876, Crystal champagne in a crystal bottle was placed on the emperor’s table.
Thanks to the emperor, the tradition was born of making bottles transparent, since Alexander wanted to see the bubbles, and was also afraid that the bomb would not be hidden in the bottle.
And today, the champagne of the Louis Roderer wine house is considered one of the best wines in the world, and the annual sales of Crystal Louis Roderer is 2.5 million bottles per year.
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Cuvée Perle d’Ayala Brut. France
Since 1860, the champagne of the French Ayala trading house has been holding the brand of one of the most prestigious and best dry champagne. The “Pearl of Ayala” is made exclusively from the Chardonnay variety grown and harvested in the best vineyards in the South of France.
Traditionally, these wines are aged in cellars for 5 years. And only then they go on sale. Connoisseurs note in champagne incredible freshness, persistent aroma with a predominance of citrus and mineral tones.
Annually no more than 650 thousand copies are produced, but this does not prevent this champagne from being a leader among the leading manufacturers of champagne wines.
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Cuvée Elisabeth Salmon Brut Rosé. France
The products of the married couple Nicolas Francois Bilcar and Elizabeth Salmon began to conquer the world back in 1818, and today are rightfully among the leaders in the production of prestigious wines.
In the pink wine of the Billecart-Salmon trading house, the Chardonnay and Pinot Noir varieties are harmoniously combined, and they are aged 10 to 15 years. Experts note not only excellent taste, in which there are aromas of strawberries and mint, but also freshness and sophistication.
The gourmet drink is perfect for a variety of dishes, from fried game to tropical fruits.
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"R.D. Extra Brut. " France
In 1961, Madame Bollinger, who created this wonderful drink, literally revolutionized the world of champagne production. The fact is that the “Recemment Degorge” began to be made from wines that had been aged on the lees for 7–25 years.
The new variety was highly appreciated by specialists, and today it is very popular among lovers of elite wine, despite the rather high price.
The taste of champagne from the very first sips is intoxicating with the powerful, and at the same time subtle aroma of linden, acacia and honey, with an exotic aftertaste of hazelnuts and fresh pastries.
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"Celebris Blanc de Blancs Cuvée Extra Brut." France
The relatively small by the standards of Champagne trading house surprised everyone with an incredible drink, in the production of which he used new combinations of grape varieties. It turned out sensual and feminine cuvée, which immediately found its connoisseur.
Winemakers at Gosset abandoned malolactic fermentation, and, using new technologies, revealed the fullness of the exceptional qualities of the Chardonnay variety. Thanks to this, the wine came out tasty and soft.
Vanilla-biscuit shades and a rich variety of citrus aromas in combination with hyacinth and honey give the champagne special features.
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"Avize Grand Cru Dégorgement Tardif 1995." France
In a year, the trading house "Jacquesson" produces only 300 thousand bottles of this elite and magnificent champagne. This is an absolute “chardonnay” in which winemakers have revealed all its unique qualities and exceptional properties.
The wine is aged for 14 years, along with yeast sediment, which allowed to create a unique flavor combination of incredible freshness and, at the same time, maturity.
It is noteworthy that grapes for its production are harvested only in one place, near the small French village of Aviz, which is reflected in the name of the drink.
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"Krug Grande Cuvée Brut". France
The French house "Krug" specializes exclusively in the production and sale of the prestigious cuvée. The wine presented for many years has been the hallmark of the champagne house, recognized around the world.
The subtle freshness of Grande Cuvée harmoniously dissolves in subtle and highly saturated floral aromas. The drink gives off a harmonious combination of different grape varieties that are harvested in various regions of the South of France.
One of the traditions of the house is to provide discounts on an elite drink during the New Year and Christmas holidays. So TheBiggest editors advise you to go to the liquor stores before the holidays.
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Lambrusco dell ’Emilia Rosso. Italy
For the sake of justice, we note that not only French winemakers learned to make quality wine, Italians also succeeded in this. The leading position here is a red-ruby wine with a pleasant taste and heady fruity aroma.
In the aftertaste of sparkling wine, notes of almond are clearly visible, and the bubbles give a unique feeling of freshness and lightness. Moreover, having excellent and unique taste, it is not as expensive as the presented wines from Champagne.
Wine began its history in 1860, and today it is created with the magnificent grape variety Lambrusco Del Emilia.
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"Bosca Anniversary". Lithuania
Among budget wines, this sparkling drink, created using the latest technology at the Lithuanian company “Bosca”, is quite popular among wine drink connoisseurs.
Specialists note the uniqueness of the drink, manifested in incredible tenderness and low carbon dioxide content.
By tradition, it is produced in large bottles, and it will pleasantly brighten up the New Year's Eve, and, undoubtedly, is suitable to meet the first seconds of the upcoming New Year.
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"Piper-Heidsieck." France
Perfect for an aperitif of the New Year's table, as well as for any kind of dessert. With pleasant wine you can meet the first minutes of the New Year.
A sparkling drink is created from 60 grape varieties, and it is famous for the fact that it is only used when presenting the Oscar film award. It is noteworthy that 50 grape varieties are bred and grown specifically to create an exquisite drink.
Its taste and aroma is truly “Oscar-winning” and will conquer even the most sophisticated connoisseur.
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"Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin." France
One of the oldest and most prestigious companies today producing elite champagne wines, among which Widow Clicquot is the best among the wines of the Champagne province.
With a glass of the legendary drink, it is pleasant to recall the past and talk only about the beautiful. Truly a drink deserves only superlatives in its appreciation.
It has long been a tradition to keep bottles upside down, which provides incredible transparency. It delicately and harmoniously balanced delicate aroma of fruits with unique freshness and vanilla shades.
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"Moet & Chandon." France
This champagne was delivered to the feasts and birthdays of the kings of France and Great Britain, and by tradition today it officially delivers an elite drink to the table of the British Queen.
Today, he is advertised by one of the most beautiful women in the world, Scarlett Johansson, and some connoisseurs do not spare a lot of money for a bottle of collectible “Washes and Chandon”.
Having a great taste, it also fascinates with an incredible straw-golden color with greenish tints, and the aroma intoxicates, captivates and does not let go with a unique aftertaste of fresh pastries and nuts.
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"Victor Dravigny" Rouge. Russia
Finally, we mention among the best sparkling wines of the world and the Russian manufacturer. The wine, produced by Abrau-Durso, is an amazingly attractive ruby color with a bright sheen and a delicate delicate taste.
The drink is exotic thanks to the persistent and refined cherry-currant aroma, and it is made from the best Cabernet Sauvignon with the use of advanced technologies.
“Victor Dravigny” will become an indispensable attribute of any New Year's table, and will also suit any menu, from meat to fruits and sweet desserts.
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Finally
In a row are presented both expensive champagne and budget options. But there is no comrade for the taste and color, as the ancient Slavic proverb says. Everyone will choose their best champagne, based on personal experience and the thickness of the wallet.
Naturally, each family has its own New Year traditions, and it doesn’t matter at all what kind of champagne the Russians will meet with the coming year. The main thing is that this should be in a close family circle, and all the wishes in the New Year will come true, and everyone will become a little happier.
TheBiggest editors ask you to write in the comments about what the best champagne in your opinion can be found on the shelves of our stores.
Article author: Valery Skiba