Sparkling Wine Features and Reviews

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

Champagne Armand De Brignac Brut Gold, one of our Top 10 Prestige Cuvees

ACE OF SPADES
Armand de Brignac Brut Gold
The complex and full-bodied Champagne inside this gold-plated bottle is made only from Premier Cru and Grand Cru-rated grapes and reveals lush apple and melon flavors.

Wine label of Champagne Salon 1997 Blanc de Blancs Le Mesnil, our wine of the week

A SPECTACULAR VINTAGE
Champagne Salon 1997 Blanc de Blancs Le Mesnil
Created in 1911, Champagne Salon is the sister house of Delamotte. Their 1997 Blanc de Blancs is voluptuous enough to pair with nearly any food.

Champagne Collet Brut Millesime 2002 offers dried apple, yeast and spice aromas

FRESH FLAVORS
Champagne Collet Brut Millésimé
Founded in 1921, Collet emerged out of the "Champagne Wars" and the movement to protect regional integrity. Their 2002 vintage offers dried apple, yeast and spice aromas.

COMPLEX FOR THE PRICE
Schramsberg 2008 Brut Rosé
Schramsberg is recognized as one of the most exciting sparkling wine producers in the world. Their 2008 Brut Rosé offers ripe red currant, strawberry and cranberry flavors.

Schramsberg 2008 Brut Rose offers a bouquet of rose petals, ripe strawberries, candied orange peel and yeasty rye bread

Read other reviews of Champagne and Sparkling Wines

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 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: 01/05/12 BH)

TOP 10 WINES UNDER $10

Good wine comes in all price ranges, including $10 bucks or less. Check out our latest selections for those on a budget or who love a good deal.

TOP 10 WINTER BEERS

While beer is associated more with cooling, winter beers are fuller in body and maltier than standard styles, giving imbibers that warm, fuzzy feeling.