What would Christmas be without it?? Yes, of course just a Christmas party. But a good bottle of champagne at the end of the year is also something nice. For toasting before Christmas dinner, at a Christmas party with friends or at the stroke of midnight on New Year's Eve. The cork pops and everything immediately feels a little more festive.If you're looking to treat yourself to a bottle (or several) of champagne for the holidays this year, we now have the five best bottles for you.And no matter how cheap or expensive, where the bottle comes from and what brand it says - there is only one rule when it comes to champagne: share it with your loved ones.
1. Dom Pérignon Vintage 2015 Jean-Michel Basquiat Edition
Dom Pérignonis the most prestigious name in Champagne, that is without question. This year the Maison has dedicated its 2015 vintage vintage to the artist Jean-Micheal Basquiat. The exterior of the bottle, the iconic Dom Pérignon shield and the outer packaging are inspired by Basquiat's 1983 artwork "In Italian". Of course you can see Basquiat's trademark, the crown. The contents of the bottle are also royal. Floral notes are followed by spicy aromas. Definitely one of the best champagnes of the year.
2. Lallier Reflection R.020
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Maybe not everyone will know it right away, but it should change quickly. Because the champagne fromLallierare lonely peaks. The Réflexion cuvées are particularly exciting. TheRThe R.020 champagne not only stands for Réflexion, but also for Récolte, i.e. harvest. The bottle contains the best that the 2020 harvest had to offer. Hardly any other champagne reflects the terroire so precisely. A handcrafted, perfect cuvée champagne.
3. Ruinart Róse Second Skin
The name is already much better knownRuinart. The rosé version in particular is often referred to as the favorite champagne among champagne fans. Actually quite understandable, because almost no other champagne has as few rough edges as this champagne. It also looks very elegant in the sustainable second skin packaging. The new brand house in Reims was also inaugurated in October 2024. It is located at the iconic address 4 Rue des Crayères in Reims in Champagne and can be visited all year round except January.
4. Perrier Jouët Blanc de Blancs – Formafantasma
Like a childFriends of champagne look forward to the artists' edition every yearPerrier Jouët.Hardly any other maison is as committed to sustainability and environmental protection as this one. This year Perrier Jouët presents the projectTo live togetherwhich was developed together with the design studio Formafantasma in the house's vineyards. First, an island of biodiversity was created, a stylish place that also represents a new habitat for insects. Of course, the collaboration also produces champagne. The Blanc de Blancs receives colorful outer packaging that is intended to represent this biodiversity.
5. Pommery Champagner 150
Exactly 150 years ago, in 1874, Madame Pommery fundamentally changed the style of champagne to this day. She is responsible for the champagne todaydryis. The Maison is named after herPommeryreleased a special edition that is based on exactly the style of the first dry champagne. A Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut Champagne limited to 10,000 bottles from 10 different sites. An absolutely unique champagne.
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