John Belsham described this wine as “balancing the elements”. All is harmony. More giving and a little less austere than …

A pale, vibrant rosé Champagne with inviting aromas of red berries and rose petals backed by quiet complexities. It tastes …

Beaumet Champagnes have scored well in past Cuisine tastings, both in terms of quality and price tag. They prove that …

A wine for those who like classical Champagne characters writ larger than life. Stonefruit, patisserie and toasty brioche aromas run …

Mumm Champagne has been enjoying a worldwide renaissance, in part due to vigorous marketing, but also due to improved wine …

Lush and flowing, this smooth Champagne has plenty of yeasty autolysis character dressing up a core of citrus-accented fruit. Plentiful …

Consistency is the key with Moët NV, a commendable quality in a wine with vast, worldwide availability. Integrated citrus, light …

A big seller on the French domestic market, Nicolas Feuillatte deserves to be more popular here. It’s a silky, fine …

Less well-known Champagne labels like this are worth exploring. Paul Bara is an easy-flowing wine of unfussed harmony, centred on …

Perrier-Jouët is best known for its famous Belle Epoque Champagne, but the house’s other cuvees also deserve attention. Grand Brut, …

Veuve Clicquot’s pink non-vintage has a deceptively “pretty” label, but don’t be deceived into thinking this wine is just lightweight …

A straightforward Champagne of high quality at a great price, in keeping with the Beaumet credo. A great party starter, …

Elegance is the word for Pol Roger, from its timeless, subdued label through wine of freshness and verve. The aperitif …

Another Champagne house that’s been on the improve in recent years. A generous style to enjoy with cured salmon, it …

Small-grower Champagnes have become trendy internationally in the last decade. Quality varies, but the best houses make wines well worth …

From a smaller, privately owned house at Ambonnay, in Champagne’s pinot noir heartland, this full-flavoured rosé wine has strawberry shortcake …

Reliable and generous in style, Veuve Clicquot’s NV blend shows the benefit of plenty of pinot noir and a good …

Vintage-dated Champagne rarely comes this cheap. This may not be as stylish as the best, but it delivers plenty of …

Drinkability is a key factor in Champagne territory and this less well-known label has it. Citrus and stonefruit aromas are …

Mumm Cordon Rouge used to be the Champagne sprayed about by Grand Prix winners, which didn’t quite do the wine’s …

Lanvin Brut is always great value. It combines attractive richness with elegance. Smooth, honeyed fruit character is at its heart, …

Established by Jules Lassalle in 1942, this Champagne house is another of the currently fashionable crop of small quality producers. …

2006 was a very good year in Champagne, and Nicolas Feuillatte’s release sums up their mellow, mouthfilling vintage style. It …

Ambonnay is a place well known for Grand Cru pinot noir vineyards. Unusually for the area, Coutier uses one-third chardonnay …