Lux up your bubbly moment with premium luxury champagne this year. It’s time to upgrade your drinking game and dive head-first into some high-end sparkling wine. Put away those run-of-the-mill beverages and prepare to revel in something that’ll make you feel like royalty. Ohh la la!
What Is Premium Luxury Champagne?
Premium luxury champagne is the highest quality and most expensive champagne available. These wines are made from the finest grapes, with each bottle undergoing a complex aging and blending process. The resulting champagne has powerful aromas and flavors, ranging from notes of fresh flowers and ripe fruit to complex spices, nuts, and smoky hints. Premium luxury champagne is perfect for special occasions or as a gift for someone special.
What’s the Different Between Top-Shelf Champagne and Cheap Champagne?
The difference between top-shelf champagne and cheap champagne lies in the quality of the grapes used, the aging process, and production methods.
Top-shelf champagne is made from high-quality grapes, undergoes a lengthy and intricate aging process, and often shows more complexity in its aroma and flavor profile. Cheap champagne typically uses lower-grade grapes and undergoes less refining during production, resulting in a simpler taste with fewer nuances. The higher-end champagnes are usually priced accordingly. (But there’s no shame in loving a cheap bottle of bubbly!)
5 Top Premium Luxury Champagne Brands
Now, if you’re ready to take your alcohol-drinking experience from ordinary to extraordinary, start with these top five premium luxury champagne brands.
1. Veuve Clicquot
Veuve Clicquot (pronounced vyoov click wah) is one of the most famous champagne brands in the world. The brand was founded in 1772 by Philippe Clicquot and has been owned by the LVMH group since 1987. Veuve Clicquot is best known for its Brut Yellow Label, a blend of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Meunier grapes.
Veuve Clicquot is aged for at least three years before it hits retail shelves. The result is a full-bodied and complex flavor with notes of ripe fruit, toasted brioche, and fresh flowers.
2. Dom Perignon
Dom Perignon is a luxuriously crafted French champagne produced by the house of Moët & Chandon. The brand was founded in 1668 by a Benedictine monk named Pierre Perignon. Dom Perignon is best known for its vintage Champagnes, made from grapes harvested in a single year.
It’s made from a blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes, each harvested separately and then blended together.
Dom Perignon has a vibrant flavor profile with notes of toasted bread, butter, and dried fruit. It’s aged for at least seven years before being released, giving it an exceptionally smooth and creamy finish.
3. Krug
Krug is a smaller champagne brand founded in 1843 by Joseph Krug. The brand is best known for its luxurious Krug Grande Cuvée, a blend of over 120 different wines.
Krug Champagne is made from a blend of three grape varieties, including Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier. The grapes are harvested and blended separately before spending up to seven years aging in the cellars of Krug’s winery in Reims, France.
Krug champagne tastes richly of white flowers, hazelnuts, apples, honey, and toast. It has a creamy texture and elegant finish making it one of the world’s most respected champagnes.
4. Taittinger
Taittinger is a family-owned champagne brand founded in 1734. The brand is best known for its Brut Réserve, a blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier grapes, each picked separately to ensure optimal taste.
They age the champagne for at least three years. Then it undergoes secondary fermentation in the bottle to produce tiny bubbles that give it its unique creamy texture. Taittinger has aromas of vanilla, honey, citrus fruits, and toast with a fresh finish.
5. Bollinger
Bollinger is another family-owned Champagne house that was founded in 1829. The brand produces a range of high-quality champagnes, including its flagship Bollinger Special Cuvée, a blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes grown in the renowned wine-producing region of Aÿ.
The champagne undergoes a secondary fermentation with specially selected yeasts to produce its unique texture. Its flavor profile ranges from red fruit and brioche notes to citrus fruits and hazelnuts, with a hint of oak leading to a long finish. Bollinger Champagne is an excellent choice for any occasion.
Cannabis Strains
What good is premium luxury champagne without excellent cannabis pairings?
1. Mimosa
Mimosa is a hybrid strain with a sweet and citrusy flavor, including notes of orange and lemon. It’s perfect for those who want to enjoy a relaxing evening with a glass of champagne. (Or have a mimosa with your mimosa!)
2. Bubba Kush
Bubba Kush is an OG indica strain that provides excellent ambiance for enjoying a quiet evening at home with a glass of champagne. The strain has a sweet and earthy flavor with hints of coffee and chocolate. Bubba Kush is known for its relaxing and sedative effects, making it the perfect strain to enjoy before bed.
3. Blue Dream
Blue Dream is a dreamy sativa strain suitable for those who want to enjoy an energetic evening with a glass of Dom Perignon. The strain has a sweet and fruity flavor with notes of blueberry and vanilla. Blue Dream is known for its uplifting and cerebral effects, making it an ideal strain to enjoy during the day.
Celebrate in Style with Premium Luxury Champagne
Taste is subjective, and champagne is a luxurious pleasure that can be appreciated in many forms. You can enjoy it solo or as an excellent accompaniment to your favorite foods.
We hope you enjoyed learning about premium luxury champagne and are inspired to grow your bubbly game. So pop that cork and enjoy!
