The Store's Top 11 Champagnes & Sparklings

What are the three things that come to mind when you think of December 31st? Probably Family, Fireworks and Champagne, right? Whatever the three things, Champagne is most likely one of them.

In the December issue of our newspaper Le Monde du Vin, we’ve already discussed the possible ways to use Champagne and Sparkling Wines during the Holidays. Since we already showed you how to use them, it is only logical to suggest some options, right? So to help you pick the right Champagne or Sparkling Wine, The Store has made a selection of Champagnes and Sparkling wines that will satisfy every type of palate. There are a lot of great Champagnes and Sparkling Wines at The Store, so picking only 11 options was very difficult.


Freixenet Cordon Negro Brut
Inside this dark and intriguing bottle hides a clean, crisp and well balanced Champagne. The bubbles are fresh and lively with medium-bodied apple, pear and bright citrus flavours.

Fresita
Fresita is perfect if you are looking for something sweet and colourful. It is deep, luscious, and salmon pink with strawberry pulp floating in the wine. This full of intensity, strawberry sweet, refreshing wine is best served chilled.

Ruinart Rosé
Champagne Ruinart, is acclaimed throughout the world as one of the oldest and esteemed champagne houses. With an introduction like that, wouldn’t you want to drink one of their Champagnes? Well how about the Ruinart Rosé? It is an exceptional Champagne with a taste to match its elegant bottle.

Navarro Correa Brut Malbec Rosé
Chosen as the “label of the century” by Argentinean consumers, Navarro Correas is one of the leading exporters of premium wines in the country. Their Navarro Correas Brut Malbec Rosé measures up to the brands reputation, with deep translucent colour and bold strawberry aromas. A big, flavourful rose sparkler that is sure to please.

Krug Grand Cuvee
If creamy and refreshing is what you’re craving for, then Krug Grand Cuvee is the one. Very few Champagnes are as complex as this one. A perfect blend of old and young into a refined yet fully charged set of bubbles. Krug Grand Cuvee is a dream in a glass if you are a lover of aged Champagne.

Sperone Prosecco
Prosecco is Italy's unique and stellar contribution to the world of sparkling wine. Sperone Prosecco is fresh, clear with floral and citrus aromas. This sparkling wine is great for making Champagne Cocktails. Try the Bubbles & Berries Champagne Cocktail. The whole recipe can be found in the December edition of our Le Monde du Vin Newspaper.

Trivento Brut Nature
Trivento takes its name from the three winds, Polar, Zonda and Sudestada that fly through the Mendoza region, leaving their unique mark on the vines. Each wind adds a special touch to the grapes leading to distinct Argentinean wines kissed by nature. Their sparkling is very fruity with a cherry tone and aromas of cherries, apples, and pineapple with toasted notes. Its taste is persistent, elegant with a fresh sensation of acidity.

Casillero del Diablo Sparkling Brut
The name should be enough motivation to buy this sparkling wine. But if that isn’t enough, we should add that it is one of the best sparkling wines from Chile. Made entirely from the Chardonnay grape, Casillero del Diablo Sparkling Brut is the equivalent of elegance. Crisp, fresh citrusy with fine bubbles.

Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel
Kaapse Vonkel, with its elegant taste and delicate fine crisp bubbles, has earned Simonsig a distinguished standing amongst lovers of sparkling wine since 1971. On the nose it shows lively floral and citrus fruit which is greatly complimented by red berry flavours.

Piper Heidsick Brut
Piper Heidsieck has notes of citrus fruits, pear and apple and subtle hints of warm toastiness. On the palate it’s lively, fresh with more mature of pineapple. Piper-Heidsieck Brut champagne brings its own lively, vivacious and exuberant character to dry champagne’s traditional elegance and finesse.

Veuve Clicquot
Veuve Clicqout has a distinctive yellow label and has become one of the most recognisable Champagne brands. Today, the yellow label stands for excellence, perfection and passion. Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Brut has pleasing notes of white fruits, raisins, vanilla and brioche. In the mouth it delivers freshness and forcefulness.

So there you have it, our picks for the best Champagnes and Sparkling Wines to pop at midnight. Make sure you are toasting with one of them. Hopefully it will set the mood for your year ahead. A year as fresh as the Champagne in your glass with bubbles of great opportunities continuously rising to the surface.