Sparkling Wine Features and Reviews

1996 vintage Champagnes from Krug

While Champagne and other sparkling wines are commonly uncorked at celebrations, a glass of bubbly can fit any occasion. Liven up your palate by looking through our selections of some of the best sparkling wines.

CHAMPAGNE AND SPARKLING WINE REVIEWS

Wine label of Champagne Gosset 2000 Grand Millesime Brut, our wine of the week

Champagne Gosset 2000 Grand Millésime Brut
Made from 57 per cent Chardonnay and 43 per cent Pinot Noir, the 2000 Grand Millésime is a flexible Champagne that would go well with a wide variety of foods.

Wine label of Champagne Billecart-Salmon Brut Sous Bois, our wine of the week

Champagne Billecart-Salmon Brut Sous Bois
Billecart-Salmon was founded in 1818 by Nicolas François Billecart and Elisabeth Salmon. The Brut Sous Bois is a unique cuvée vinified in oak and boasting a lovely mouthfeel.

Champagne Perrier-Jouët 2004 Belle Époque Florale Edition on display at Katsuya restaurant in Brentwood, CA

WINE NEWS
Champagne Perrier-Jouet Unveils 2004 Belle Epoque Florale Edition
Pernod Ricard unveiled the 2004 Belle Epoque Florale Edition bottle by Japanese floral designer Makoto Azuma at Katsuya in Brentwood recently.

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TOP CHAMPAGNES & SPARKLERS

We've compiled sparkling wine lists for all tastes and wallet sizes

• Top 10 Prestige Cuvées
• Top 10 Rosé Champagnes
• Top 10 Mid-Range Champagnes
• Top 10 Value Champagnes
• Top 10 Budget Champagnes
• Top 10 Cheap Champagnes
• Top 10 Sweet Sparkling Wines
• Top 10 Sparkling Wines
• Top 10 American Sparkling Wines
• Top Champagnes & Sparklers by rating

MORE ABOUT CHAMPAGNES & SPARKLING WINES

Learn all about Champagne and sparkling wines with our handy guides

• The Origin of Champagne
• Champagne 101: The Basics
• How Sparkling Wine is Made
• Prestige Cuvées: Guide to Champagne
• Celebrities' Favorite Champagnes
• Recommended Champagne Books
• Wine Tastings and Events
• Food and Wine Pairing
• 72 Hours in Champagne, France
• Sparkling Wine & Champagne Features

(Updated: 12/28/12 BH)

TOP 10 BRUNCH WINES

Toast the weekend and warmer weather with one of these affordably priced bottles, including a crisp cava, a dry rosé and a sweet Moscato.

TOP 10 FRUIT BEERS

Made with real, fresh fruit using traditional brewing techniques, these refreshing beers are packed full of thirst-quenching flavor.