Bubbles Bible
If you’re looking for someone who will grade champagnes out of 100 and share clever but complex tasting notes… you are in the WRONG place!
I could no sooner “grade” champagnes than I could rate my friends, family or lover out of ten. (OK… maybe I have been known to rate lovers out of ten).
My ‘bubbles bible’ recommendations are based on my own tasting experiences and I am more likely to match the champagne to a mood or a music style, an occasion or season, a budget or even a celebrity!
I’ve compared champagnes to my past relationships (short-lived), Audrey Hepburn (classy as hell!), Jack Johnson (chilled out beach tunes), The Hilltop Hoods (in your face summer music festival vibe), Idris Elba (sexy as F$%^), Adele (rolling in the deep), and often in terms of my mum and dad’s reaction.
So get reading and get tasting, tell me what you think, argue back or ask me anything (email me).
Krug… A Champagne That Is Simply Unforgettable
I still remember the first time I tried Krug…. February 25, 2009. Seriously. I kept the tasting notes.
Charles Heidsieck Brut Reserve… An Epic NV Champagne That You ARE Going To Want To Hide From Your Partner!
Charles Heidsieck Brut Reserve… An Epic NV Champagne That You ARE Going To Want To Hide From Your Partner!
Charles Heidsieck Brut Millésime 2005… Idris Elba In An Armani Suit
Charles Heidsieck Brut Millésime 2005… fit for dinner at a five-star restaurant with Idris Elba In An Armani Suit
Champagne Duperrey Rosé Brut
Champagne Duperrey Rosé Brut is one of the most economical rosé options going around and I have 100 success rate with guests enjoying it.
Extra Brut Extra Old Is Extra New, Extra Exciting For Veuve Clicquot
The new release from Veuve Clicquot, Extra Brut, Extra Old, is a clever twist on a classic and was more than enough to bring some spark back to my first champagne love, the Yellow Label.
Pol Roger Rosé 2006 Is Sexy, Seductive, And Full Of Flavour
I call Pol Roger the Audrey Hepburn of champagnes… because their champagnes are just so elegant, graceful, refined, and beautiful. What strikes me most about
Laherte Frères Ultradition NV
The Laherte Frères Ultradition NV is 60% meunier, 30% chardonnay, and 10% pinot noir with 40% reserve wines and 4.5g/l dosage.
Champagne Brimoncourt Blanc De Blancs
The Champagne Brimoncourt Blanc De Blancs is fresh and floral and would pair well with prawns, scallops, bugs or lobster.
Champagne Brimoncourt Extra Brut
Champagne Brimoncourt Extra Brut is my favourite from the Brimoncourt range and is like fireworks with an explosion of flavours.
Champagne Brimoncourt Brut Régence
My first reaction to trying the Champagne Brimoncourt Brut Régence was BOLD. Summery and fresh, like the Hilltop Hoods at a music festival.
Champagne Brimoncourt Brut Rosé
The Champagne Brimoncourt Brut Rosé in two words… sensual and juicy. It’s a bolder attack on the senses than I was expecting.
Piper Heidsieck Essentiel Blanc De Blancs
In the glass, the Piper Heidsieck Essentiel Blanc de Blancs was a really pale colour – less golden, more a hint of light green.
Perrier-Jouët Grand Brut
Instantly recognisable for the stunning and spiralling spray of Japanese anemones painted on its bottles and glasses, Perrier-Jouët embraces beauty and art and a touch of whimsy in champagne.
Bollinger La Grande Année 2004
Bollinger La Grande Année is technically a vintage champagne it really sits a cut above most vintage champagnes for me.
Bollinger Special Cuvée
Perrier-Jouët Blason Rose is one of my favourite go to rosé champagnes that embraces beauty and art and a touch of whimsy in the champagne.
Taittinger Brut Réserve
The Taittinger Brut Réserve is a is very lively, fresh, citrus rich but delicate champagne – perfect for warmer months as a party aperitif.
Laherte Frères Blanc De Blancs Brut Nature
Laherte Frères champagnes are crackers and the Laherte Freres Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature is just about my fave
Veuve Clicquot Yelow Label
Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label is a sentimental favourite. Every time I look at the vibrant yellow label I think summer, sunshine and joy.
Perrier-Jouët Blason Rosé
Perrier-Jouët Blason Rose is one of my favourite go to rosé champagnes that embraces beauty and art and a touch of whimsy in the champagne.
Pol Roger Brut Réserve
The Pol Roger Brut Réserve is my Audrey Hepburn champagne. Classically elegant, distinctive, refined, and sophisticated.
Louis Roederer Collection 242
The Louis Roederer Collection 242 is a new multi-vintage cuvée based on the 2017 vintage, the 242nd since Roederer was founded in 1776.
Jacquart Brut Mosaïque
I regularly used the Champagne Jacquart Brut Mosaïque in my tasting events because it is so approachable and enjoyable.
Moët & Chandon Brut Impérial NV
There is little doubt in my mind that Moët & Chandon is the most recognised champagne brand on the planet.
Piper-Heidsieck Brut NV
The Piper-Heidsieck style marries the structure of pinot noir, with the fruits of meunier, and the elegance of chardonnay.
G.H. Mumm Cordon Rouge
The Mumm Cordon Rouge is an enjoyable champs that everyone likes. Its simplicity, cleanness, freshness and easy drinking are its hallmarks.
Champagne Ayala Blanc De Blancs 2010
Champagne Ayala Blancs De Blancs 2010 is produced in small quantities only in exceptional years, with Chardonnay from the Côte des Blancs.
