Champagne has a long history of association with luxury, royalty and exclusivity, and hails from France - the land of love itself. We’ve collected a selection of Champagne to suit every budget, including alcohol-free options for teetotal readers. Cheers!
BRONZE
Marks & Spencer has long been the hallmark of great British quality, and this lively, luxurious rose Champagne is no exception. With ripe strawberry fruit, a hint of cream and a crisp, dry aftertaste, a glass of Oudinot Rose is sure to put a sparkle in your toasts. A delightful blend of the red grapes Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier has been used, and the delicate peachy-pink colour has been achieved by allowing the juice to mingle with delicately crushed grape skin. Delicious served solo, or accompanied with moreish reception canapes and seafood starters, the ideal serving temperature is around 7°C, so ensure your waiting staff bring it out of the fridges a few minutes before the speeches begin. It will hold it’s flavour for up to 12 months, so reserve a bottle in a cool, dry place and relive wedding memories for your anniversary.
• Available in a case of six for £162.00 single bottle £27.00, Marks&Spencer.co.uk
A peach-flavoured de-alcoholised sparkling wine for toasting and for food - perfect for the upcoming festive season or any special occassion - wedding day included. Carl Jung Peach sparkling wine offers optimum flavour with long lasting bubbles for a supremely refreshing toast at a slimline 45 calories per serving.
• Available from £4.99 per bottle AlcoholFree.co.uk
SILVER
An iconic champagne created in 1869, Moët Impérial marries the vibrancy of green apple and citrus fruit, the freshness of mineral nuances and white flowers and the elegance of blond notes such as freshly-baked brioche. This popular Moët pairs perfectly with scallops, white fish and white fruits.
• Available from £32.99 per bottle Waitrose.com
Carl Jung Sparkling White Wine contains up to 0.5% Alcohol by Volume (ABV), but in fact, there is approximately 0.3% ABV, a safe level for pregnant women and drivers. An excellent medium-dry sparkling wine perfect for toasting and excellent with food, the Carl Jung offers superb flavour with streams of fine bubbles and is exquisitely refreshing.
• Available from £4.99 per bottle AlcoholFree.co.uk
GOLD
Raise a glass to your newly wedded status with the decidely delicious 12% Palmes d’Or Rosé, exclusively released in the UK and housed in a stunning presentation box. The quality, style, history and luxury that enshroud the brand make Palmes d’Or the ‘diva of Champagne’.
Created more than 25 years ago by Mr Nicolas Feuillatte as a tribute to an opera diva he once met in New York City, the Palmes d'Or Rose Vintage offers a bouquet of sour cherries, blackberries and wild violets. Best served chilled and marvellous with an equally opulent dessert or reserve for the momentous cake cutting.
• Available for £120 JohnLewis.co.uk
The exciting new EminaZero Sparkling hails from Spain and is created from the Castilla y Leon region’s Verdejo grape. An aromatic sparkling wine, alcohol free and suitable for vegans and vegetarians, with notes of citrus and green apple, the zero alcohol choice offers a fresh taste on the palette with top notes of grapefruit and lavender. An ideal partner to first course salads and fish dishes or enjoy a glassful on its own before the reception party gets underway. We recommend serving EminaZero Sparkling at 4-7ºC for peak flavour.
• Available from £6.59 per bottle AlcoholFree.co.uk