How to choose a good champagne

Discover our tips for choosing a good champagne and making the best choice when buying. Complete shopping guide for successful celebrations.

A guide to choosing the perfect champagne for every occasion


Whether it's a wedding, graduation, birthday or any other special event around bubbles, we all want delicious champagne. But how do you go about choosing a good bottle that will please all palates? We have everything you need! Discover our complete guide to choosing the perfect champagne for every occasion.


What is champagne?

Before we dive into how to choose the right champagne, let's take a quick look at what champagne is. Generally speaking, champagne is an alcoholic beverage made from grapes grown in certain regions of France and fermented using traditional methods. This type of sparkling wine is known for its unique flavor profile and distinctive bubbly texture.


Types of champagne

When choosing the ideal bottle of champagne, there are several types of champagne to choose from. Brut is one of the most popular types. Understanding the differences between each type of champagne can help you make an informed decision when choosing your bottle of champagne.


Budget considerations for bubbles

The budget is a factor that often comes into play when choosing a champagne. The cost of different champagnes can vary widely, so it's important to set your budget before shopping around for different bottles. Fortunately, there are plenty of great options, whether you have a few dollars or hundreds of dollars to spend on that special treat! If you're looking for something affordable yet delicious, try Nicolas Feuillatte Brut Reserve NV or Charles Heidsieck Brut Reserve NV; both of these options are under $50 a bottle, making them great value purchases without sacrificing quality. For those on a more generous budget, options like Dom Perignon or Bollinger La Grande Année come highly recommended by the experts and cost upwards of €100 a bottle!

Whatever type or price you choose, by following these simple tips. From understanding the differences between different types of champagne to considering your budget, finding the right bottle can seem tricky at first, but we hope this guide will make it easy for you in no time!

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MICHEL ARNOULD B.50 Grand Cru Champagne Vintage
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MICHEL ARNOULD B.50 Grand Cru Champagne Vintage
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Nose of stewed fruits, honey and wax, delicate notes of chrysanthemum, toasted almonds, a delicious sweetness and great freshness for this beautiful 2008 vintage, fatty and sharp palate, explosive final depth. Tasting advice: 10/12 degrees
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MICHEL ARNOULD B.50 Grand Cru Champagne Vintage
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Nose of stewed fruits, honey and wax, delicate notes of chrysanthemum, toasted almonds, a delicious sweetness and great freshness for this beautiful 2008 vintage, fatty and sharp palate, explosive final depth. Tasting advice: 10/12 degrees
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Champagne FLEURY Rosé De Saignée Brut
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Champagne FLEURY Rosé De Saignée Brut
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Nose evoking the flesh of cherries and prunes, delicate notes of wild strawberries, on the palate with vinosity, fruity on a beautiful freshness, structured rosé. Distinctions : - 15.5 / 20 Bettane & Desseauve
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Champagne FLEURY Rosé De Saignée Brut
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Nose evoking the flesh of cherries and prunes, delicate notes of wild strawberries, on the palate with vinosity, fruity on a beautiful freshness, structured rosé. Distinctions : - 15.5 / 20 Bettane & Desseauve
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Champion all categories in the brut without year, sober nose but the deep palate has a character of pinot, majestic by its finesse and freshness, aromas dominated by nuts and honey. Distinctions : - 19/20 Bettane & Desseauve - 19/20 Jancis Robinson - 95/100 Parker - 94 / 100 Richard Juhlin - 95/100...
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Champion all categories in the brut without year, sober nose but the deep palate has a character of pinot, majestic by its finesse and freshness, aromas dominated by nuts and honey. Distinctions : - 19/20 Bettane & Desseauve - 19/20 Jancis Robinson - 95/100 Parker - 94 / 100 Richard Juhlin - 95/100...
€235.00Price
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CHARLES HEIDSIECK Brut Réserve Champagne Bottle
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CHARLES HEIDSIECK Brut Réserve Champagne Bottle
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The Charles Heidsieck Brut Reserve is what happens when you take 60% of the wines of the year –a third of Pinot Noir, an equal measure of Pinot Meunier, and one-third Chardonnay – and 40% reserve wine: half-and-half Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Distinctions : - 16.5 / 20 Bettane & Desseauve – 15.5 / 20 Gault & Millau – 17.5 / 20 Jancis Robinson –...
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CHARLES HEIDSIECK Brut Réserve Champagne Bottle
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The Charles Heidsieck Brut Reserve is what happens when you take 60% of the wines of the year –a third of Pinot Noir, an equal measure of Pinot Meunier, and one-third Chardonnay – and 40% reserve wine: half-and-half Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Distinctions : - 16.5 / 20 Bettane & Desseauve – 15.5 / 20 Gault & Millau – 17.5 / 20 Jancis Robinson –...
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DOM PERIGNON Champagne Vintage 2015 Jean-Michel BASQUIAT edition
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DOM PERIGNON Champagne Vintage 2015 Jean-Michel BASQUIAT edition
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€235.00Price
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DEUTZ champagne Gif Set Amour de Deutz 2013 with 2 glasses
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€229.00Price
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DEUTZ champagne Gif Set Amour de Deutz 2013 with 2 glasses
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