Non-Vintage Champagnes, on the other hand, reflect a signature house style that tastes consistent year after year. A subtle floral and red fruit nose gives way to a lipsmackingly dry palate of red berries, soft tropical fruits, brioche and a touch of spice, which is balanced with good minerality and a creamy finish. The primary types of Champagne are Blanc de Blancs, Blanc de Noirs, and Rosé, indicating the varieties and the colors of the grapes used. The 2004 vintage boasts a crystal clear coppery hue and is made up of a unique blend of 81% Chardonnay and 19% Pinot Noir, which results in a flavour profile which is complex, yet balanced.

Blanc de Blancs means the champagne is made using 100% Chardonnay; its light and dry taste make this type of Champagne a popular choice for apértifs. Pink or Rosé champagnes are produced by adding a small amount of Pinot Noir (traditional method) or by pressing the grape skins (maceration method). While Champagne is the most commonly known sparkling wine, not every sparkling wine is Champagne (more on this in a moment). And in Cuvée Elisabeth Salmon 2007, one of its three ‘founders’ cuvées’, it makes one of the top pink prestige lines around. What: Small and classy, this producer’s wines are expressive, elegant and aromatic, and well worth seeking out.

The House’s most iconic Champagne, Moët Impérial has toasted Hollywood’s brightest superstars and played a starring role on-screen in some of the most memorable movies, from Pretty Woman to The Great Gatsby. Many fizz enthusiasts will agree on this, however: the best Champagne for mimosas (or any Champagne cocktails for that matter) isn’t necessarily genuine Champagne—Instead, opt for more affordable dry sparkling wines such as Spanish Cava, Italian Prosecco or French Cremant. Elegant and deliciously fruity, Veuve Clicquot’s Rosé is the sort of pink fizz that can be opened at any time of day with little thought. It is lush and lively on the palate and we are also fans of the rather sleek pink and black bottle too. Jay-Z’s hyped Champagne brand Armand de Brignac (better known as Ace of Spades) is quite possibly the world’s most popular non-vintage Champagne.

One of the few Champagne houses still owned and managed by the family whose name is on the label, Taittinger is one of the best Champagne for the money.The iconic hand-painted floral design of Perrier-Jouët flagship bottles hints at your artistic flair.