No list of luxury champagnes would be complete without Veuve Clicquot. Its trademark yellow label reflects the champagne’s bright flavour profile
A bold choice, both in style and flavour, Dom Perignon always signals a celebration. Expect a heady hit of sweet, tropical fruit followed by an intriguing smokey undertone.
Uplifting and lively, Perrier-Jouët is made with parties in mind. Expect vibrant citrus and delicate floral aromas, balanced by buttery brioche and spiced vanilla.
Known as James Bond's champagne of choice, Bollinger's Special Cuvée is rich in aromatic complexity, with hints of apple compote, spiced stone fruit and brioche on the nose
This 100 per cent chardonnay champagne brings lots of citrus-forward flavour with more dormant white floral and peach aromas in the background.
At the pricier end of the spectrum (but altogether deserving of being so) there is this sparkling creation, the work of NBA star CJ McCollum in collaboration with Adelsheim Vineyard.
Combining chardonnay and pinot noir grapes from Grand Cru estates (the highest rated vineyards in the region), Taittinger Prelude strikes the perfect balance between clean minerality and complexity.
Ayala was a pioneer of the now-popular drier champagnes, and its zero-dosage brut nature is a great introduction to its house style.