The Handbook Team’s Favourite Champagnes, Starting From £14
11th January 2025 | By Natasha Harding
Whether it’s been a long year, or you feel like months have flown by, December is the perfect time to pop the cork on a bottle of champagne (or two) and celebrate. Since there seems to be no ceiling on how much you can spend on fizz, we decided to share our list of favourites for both affordable supermarket wines and those of a higher price point. While you’re here, don’t forget to glance over our guide to pronouncing tricky French champagne names.
Spenny (£35 & Up)
“This tastes so good, it has a mild and smooth flavour. Made even more delicious as I only drink it on special occasions. The lovely salmon-pink colour adds to its charm.” – India, Client Account Manager
“While you can spend countless amounts of cash on champagne, it doesn’t necessarily guarantee better flavour. This mid price bottle is one of my all-time favourites with a crisp, fruity taste on the palette, but at a fraction of some of its contemporaries.” – Tash, Digital Editor
“This is an investment at around £70 a bottle but is worth every penny. Not too sweet, not too tart the aromas are strawberry, toasted brioche and citrus fruits. It’s dangerously drinkable!” – Robyn, Managing Director
“My go-to for a special occasion or gift. At £44 a bottle, it sits at the higher end but worth every penny and will be enjoyed on Christmas day with a salmon blini!” – Harriet, Head of Partnerships
Affordable (£30 & under)
“I’m not big on champagne, but for my birthday a friend got me a bottle of Devaux ‘Oeil de Perdrix’ Brut Rosé Champagne, and you know what, I’d buy it again. Other than the fact that it goes very well with chocolate cake, it’s quite dry but moreish with flavours of redcurrent and raspberry. And something tells me it’ll be great with Christmas pudding too…” – Andrea, Food, Culture & Lifestyle Writer
“This is dry and very drinkable, not too fizzy
also love this at £23 per a bottle. It’s crisp, affordable, and hugely drinkable.” – Elly, CEO & Founder
“A Handbook tradition is Thursday fizz before we leave the office for the week, and this is our choice for the occasion.” – The Handbook Team
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