5 Special Champagnes for The Festive Season
What can make a house atmosphere more special on Christmas night if not the traditional buffet in one “hand”, and a large glass of Chardonnay on the other?
Since Christmas is slowly approaching, it’s time to prepare for the upcoming holiday season. First Knives Club has the perfect way of helping you achieve that hearth warming mood by introducing you to some of our favorite champagnes for Christmas.
With a fresh, light, and above all elegant note, the champagnes and bubbly wines present themselves.
A good drop with which you can uncork ceremoniously and celebrate the feast of love together with friends and family, should not be missing this year.
How do you pick a good Champagne?
When it comes to choosing your champagnes for Christmas, the best advice we can give you to make sure your journey is successful, it to apply to the process your knowledge and preferences of wines.
If you prefer dryer wines then we recommend going for something like a Brut, and if you lean to the sweeter side, maybe is smarter for you to opt for a Rosé Champagne for Christmas.
The key characteristics of your Christmas champagne are in the bubbles and color:
- The lighter the color, the younger the Champagne.
- The fewer bubbles, the smoother the taste.
It’s also a smart idea to get to know the difference between Champagne and sparkling wine, or Prosecco.
The Difference Between Sparkling Wine And Champagne
A glass of sparkling wine is exactly what it says – a wine that’s making a lot of bubbles. Prosecco is a sparkling wine originating from Italy.
Champagne refers to sparkling wine produced in the Champagne region in France. Also, champagnes are all made according to the ‘method champegnoise’ guidelines.
What is the best Champagne?
I guess you will have to go with your preferences when choosing that perfect champagne for Christmas, but here are some more pointers on how to get there.
For those who are willing to go for a less classic, and rather adventurous experience, perhaps the “La Cuvée Rosé“ is the more suitable choice to make for Christmas.
This kind of champagnes are very elegant and indeed much sought after, but they provide a different, incidentally exciting note. Besides, its beautiful bottle in salmon tone is an optimal eye-catcher, suited for a special occasion like Christmas.
Here are some more of the most popular brands of Champagne that you can try and discover for Christmas. We did not follow any particular order, so the last one will be as much enjoyment as the first one mentioned.
1. Krug Grande Cuvee – The Most Generous Expression Of a Champagne
No. 1 Champagne for Christmas: Krug Grande Cuvée is the ultimate representation of Champagne. The Krug winery re-creates this kind every year, regardless of annual climate variations.
Krug Grande Cuvée is a blend of over 120 different wines, individually kept from more than 10 different years. Blending different years landed a fullness of flavors and aromas that would be impossible to express through a single year.
Krug’s Grad Cuvee is an orchestra playing together in harmony.
2. Dom Perignon – Eternally Recognized as One of the World’s Finest
The No. 2 Christmas champagne should certainly be the sparkling glass of Dom Pérignon. The story of this “king of champagnes” began in the 17th century when the eponymous founder nurtured an ambition to create “the best wine in the world”.
Many champagne connoisseurs still consider it to be that way.
Although bold and visionary, this statement aged just as gracefully as the effervescent elixir it spoke of. Dom Pérignon Champagne is eternally recognized as one of the world’s finest. With an enigmatic bottle and vintage label, Dom Perignon will set apart anyone from your Christmas company.
A Pro Tip!
The flavor of your Christmas Dom can be enhanced by the freshness of aniseed and crushed mint. This way you’ll allow the savory aromas of this beverage to linger on the nose with spicy, roasted notes, and the persistence of fruitiness makes it a luxurious accompaniment.
3. Champagne Paul Michel – Christmas Champagne With a Soul
As the No. 3 Christmas champagne, we present The Champagne Paul Michel Premier Cru. This champagne is made from 100% chardonnay grapes, exploding with aromas of white fruits (pear and apple) as well as dry apricot and lime zest.
Paul Michel winery produces around 100,000 bottles each year, exclusively in Chardonnay. The domain is very committed to the respect and protection of the environment.
This Champagne is ideal as an aperitif or during a meal to pair with shellfish, fish, or white meat. Talking about a universal Christmas champagne…
4. Armand de Brignac Brut Gold – An Iconic Champagne For Christmas
No. 4 champagne for Christmas is the first release from Armand de Brignac winery. Their, so-called Ace of Spades Brut Gold, remains to this day the most iconic cuvée in the range. We think that’s reason enough for a bottle to get on this list, and maybe on your Christmas buffet.
This Christmas champagne will definitely amaze you with its vibrant, fresh, and fruity character, with layers of complexity and a striking bouquet of lively floral notes.
Creamy in texture and full-bodied in depth. Could this be the champagne everyone looks for at Christmas?
5. Laurent-Perrier Brut Cuveé – A Rosé Champagne for Christmas Dinner
Using only Pinot Noir from grand cru villages and the more unusual soak-on-the-skins method, this Champagne has delicious raspberry and redcurrant fruit flavors, with a subtle brioche finish.
This champagne is embowed in sweet and fruity aromas of strawberries and juicy cherries, making it the perfect choice for a Christmas appetizer, as well as the main menu. It is simply irresistible.
We also do not want to miss this masterpiece of the house, Laurent Perrier. With these tips, the holidays can probably come right now and you’ll be ready! From the part of our FKC team, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a contemplative pre-Christmas period.
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