Moët & Chandon Rosé Impérial, Gift Box 75 cl

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If you want to learn more about Champagne in general and what makes it so special, we’re explaining below what exactly is Champagne. We also have a helpful guide to show you how to serve Champagne properly and the answers to our readers’ most frequently asked questions about Champagne. Moët & Chandon What:Aldi's exclusive Champagnes have caused a bit of a stir since they hit the shelves, mainly for offering pretty good quality and exceptional value. The Veuve Monsigny Rosé is no different - it's not especially nuanced, but if you want a rich, easy drinking rosé with plenty of red berry flavour, this is an excellent choice and it comes in considerably cheaper than most other options. A Champagne House’s prestige cuvées (or Têtes de Cuvée in French) are the best-of-the-best Champagne, typically made from the finest grapes in Champagne’s best vineyards.

The addition of sugar in Champagne is called dosage. Champagnes range from Zero Dosage or Brut Nature (no added sugar), through to Extra-Brut, Brut, Extra-Dry, Sec, Demi-Sec, and Doux (containing 50 grams or more of sugar per liter). The most popular Champagne are Extra-Brut, Brut, and Demi-Sec. If you are looking for the best sweet champagnes, you should opt for champagnes labeled as Doux (the sweetest classification) like Veuve Clicquot Rich Blanc. Which Champagne has less sugar? Strictly speaking, if it’s a bubbly wine from another region (even though it can be made with the Méthode Champenoise), it’s a sparkling wine, not Champagne—the name Champagne is protected by EU law. Note that some American and British sparkling wines use the word champagne (with a lowercase “c”) to denote a sparkling wine that is similar to Champagne, but not from the Champagne region.You might be tempted by a regular bottle of expensive Champagne which is always a worthy choice as far as we’re concerned. However, the quality of rosé Champagne is better than ever at the moment, thanks to warmer summers and riper fruit, so we think it’s well worth mixing things up a little. Also, there’s no doubt that something a little bit special about glasses full of pink bubbly. What: Proving that you don’t always have to break the bank to enjoy a good Champagne, this Waitrose Rosé Champagne Brut NV boasts flavours that defy the supermarket steal price. When taking a sip, expect to discover refreshing notes of baked apple, pink grapefruit and summer fruits which are in turn balanced with rich brioche notes. A top Champagne that’s virtually everyone’s staple. Founded in 1743, Moët & Chandon is one of the most widely-known and beloved Champagne houses in the world—and for good reasons. With 1,200 hectares of vines—the most extensive vineyards in France’s Champagne region—Moët & Chandon blends heritage with Savoir-Fête (celebration know-how) for events that are 100% glamorous. To earn the right to call itself Champagne, a bottle of bubbly must also meet the Appellation d’Origine Controlée or AOC standards.

Playing a starring role in celebrating many of life’s triumphant moments, Champagne comes in a variety of price ranges and a variety of styles. When it comes to Champagne with the lowest sugar content, opt for Brut or Extra Brut, or better even Brut Nature / Brut Zero (no added sugar). Dosage Vintage Champagnes typically reflect the qualities of a single year. Each Champagne house decides whether it will produce a Vintage Champagne in any given year. Non-Vintage Champagnes, on the other hand, reflect a signature house style that tastes consistent year after year. Dosage: Sweetness levels in ChampagneComtes de Champagne, Taittinger (‘ Probably the finest Champagne in the world’, according to James Bond in Casino Royale) Blanc de Blancs means the champagne is made using 100% Chardonnay; its light and dry taste make this type of Champagne a popular choice for apértifs. What: Lanson was among the first Champagne houses to catch on to the pink fizz trend and the brand’s 60 years worth of rosé-making experience is evident in its Lanson Le Rosé. Boasting a pale salmon colour, this is a fruity and delicate sip with a characteristic freshness. It’s among the more affordable Champagnes featured on our list, without compromising on quality, so it would make for a lovely Mother’s Day gift or special occasion treat.