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  จัดดอกไม้แนวยาว Posted 26.11.2024 in 22:32

  'Tis the season for decadence and a touch of sparkle - and what better
  way to bring festive cheer than a fridge full of fizz for parties and impromptu gatherings?
  
  
  Champagne is admittedly my bubbly of choice - I love both poised, elegant styles with brisk acidity and the richer, pastry-like, gastronomic pours.
  But with Christmas all about sharing, toasting, and big
  get-togethers, stocking up is essential.
  
  Consumer group Which? has named Tesco Finest Premier Cru Brut Champagne the best Christmas
  fizz, outclassing Moët & Chandon's Brut Impérial.
  The supermarket fizz costs just £25 a bottle,
  but many popular Champagnes are priced over £40.
  
  With that in mind, I'm sharing my secrets for sparkling swaps that keep both the palate and the wallet happy.
  
  
  Bollinger Champagne, £58
  
  Swap for? Langlois Crémant Brut Réserve NV, £15.95
  
  Saving: £42.05 a bottle 
  
  For Bolly bling without the sting, head to the Loire Valley, where the Bollinger family
  crafts this Crémant using the same traditional method as their Champagnes.
  Made primarily from Chenin Blanc, which thrives in the Loire, it undergoes 24 months of aging, delivering a Crémant with depth that offers a charming twist on Bollinger's rich
  Champagne style - with change to spare.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Louis Roederer Cristal Champagne, £280
  
  Swap for? Roederer Estate Quartet NV, £32
  
  Saving: £248 a bottle 
  
  Renowned producer Louis Roederer is the name behind the iconic Cristal
  Champagne - a prized choice among celebrities, especially when served in a flashy jeroboam, complete with sparklers in the ‘VIP section' of
  nightclubs. But if the £270 price tag brings tears to your eyes, try Cristal's Californian cousin, Quartet.
  Crafted in the cool Anderson Valley, it offers a taste of luxury for almost a tenth of the cost.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Laurent Perrier Rosé Champagne, £80
  
  Swap for? Morrisons The Best Crémant De Limoux Rosé NV, £12.50
  
  Saving: £67.50 a bottle 
  
  If you're after something pink, grab this super chic Crémant de Limoux from Morrisons - delivering luxe for less.
  With a delicate effervescence and notes of strawberries and cream, it hints at pink Champagne at five times the price.
  And here's a little-known fact: legend has it that the art of fizz was first discovered in Limoux, in the South of France - though our friends in Champagne may disagree.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Ace of Spades Champagne, £315
  
  Swap for? Segura Viudas Brut Vintage Premium Cava, £12
  
  Saving:  £303 a bottle
  
  For showstopping-style on a shoestring, skip Harrods, forget
  Jay-Z's red-carpet-ready ‘Ace of Spades' and head
  to Sainsbury's for Segura Viudas premium cava, complete with a shield that's delightfully
  close to a spade. For the price of one bottle of that Champagne, you could bag 26 bottles of this classy
  cava - and, honestly, after a few glasses,
  who's noticing the difference?
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Ruinart Blanc de Blancs Champagne, £89
  
  Swap for? Fortnum's Franca Contea Franciacorta Brut NV, £26.50
  
  Saving: £62.50 a bottle
  
  ‘Blanc de Blancs' meaning ‘white of whites'
  is the name for bubbles made solely from white grapes - typically Chardonnay
  in Champagne, delivering elegance and finesse, à la Ruinart.
  Prices have crept up as Blanc de Blancs become all the rage,
  but hop over the border to the hidden gem of Franciacorta in Lombardy,
  northern Italy, and you'll find complex, vinous
  sips with plenty of flair, like this Fortnum's pick.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Pol Roger Champagne, £55
  
  Swap for? Graham Beck Selection Sparkling Wine, £13.50
  
  Saving:  £41.50 a bottle
  
  I served these delicious South African bubbles at my wedding - quaffed in record
  time, with nobody realising it wasn't Champagne. As well as my own big day, Graham Beck has
  made an appearance at state events for Nelson Mandela and
  Barack Obama, earning it the title of ‘presidential pick' for sparkling wine.
  And you'll save a few quid compared to other politician favourites, like Pol
  Roger.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Mumm Champagne, £39
  
  Swap for? Mumm Marlborough Brut Prestige, £25
  
  Saving:  £14 a bottle
  
  From Marlborough, New Zealand's premier region and home of
  top Brit sip, Sauvignon Blanc, comes a fresh take on fizz.
  Blessed with sunshine and a cool climate, Marlborough produces wines that are vibrant and crisp.
  Here, a blend of traditional Champagne varieties - Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and
  Pinot Meunier - offers an easy-drinking, bright character,
  and a great value sub for Mumm's beloved bubbles.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Veuve Clicquot Champagne, £48
  
  Swap for? Veuve Monsigny Champagne Brut NV, £14.99
  
  Saving:  £33.01 a bottle
  
  First launched over a decade ago at £12.99, Aldi
  has miraculously kept their best-selling Veuve Monsigny
  Champagne under £15. For a sprightly, quaffable style, it's unbeatable at
  that price - perfect for Buck's Fizz at Christmas Day brunch, canapés, and
  a refreshing post-turkey sip. It's worth mentioning that the Premier Cru
  label at £21.99 is a real step up and fantastic value too.
  
  
  Moët & Chandon Champagne, £44
  
  Swap for? Chandon Brut Argentina, £23
  
  Saving: £21 a bottle 
  
  From Champagne giant Moët & Chandon, Chandon Brut is a Champagne-style bubbly from
  Mendoza, Argentina. If you're thinking Mendoza is known for its hot climate and big,
  bold Malbec reds, think again - Chandon's vineyards are situated in the foothills of the Andes at
  over 1,000 metres, where cooling influences help retain that desirable freshness in the grapes.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
   
  
  
  For wine lovers craving more tips, don't forget to pick
  up a copy of my debut wine book, Wine: Taste Pair Pour - the perfect stocking filler for everyone,
  from novices to connoisseurs. With every page filled with stylish illustrations and
  photos, it brings the world of wine to life - dive in to discover your favourite grapes and styles, master the art of food pairing, and buy and serve wine with confidence.
  Available at Amazon, Waterstones and all major bookstores.