Vintage Henriot

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Vintage Henriot

Choosing the Perfect Champagne For Christmas

Just the mention of the word of champagne conjures up something very special. This could not be truer than considering the gift of champagne at Christmas time. It doesn't make a difference whether the receiver of this special present is a friend, a relative, a coworker or that special romantic partner, you'll never find anybody who is not appreciated the great bottle of champagne.

This gift far outweighs all the tins of cookies, gift cards and even sweaters that Christmas has become for some, and it will show that you have a special place for them in your heart. There are also additional ways of making your gifts of champagne special and personalised.

Personalise the Label
There many online champagne merchants who also offer specialised and customised printed labels. So, instead of just grabbing one off the shelf at your off license store, consider searching online for a merchant that can personalise the bottle label and perhaps one that features labels with Christmas themes. You may be able to find anything from a label with Christmas trees on it to ones with big red bow, if they can't do this service for you then why not do it yourself?

Gift Sets are Popular
Although the champagne in and of itself is a fabulous gift at holiday time, consider making it even more special by having it accompanied with accessories such as a personalised bottle opener, an ice bucket, or perhaps a couple of bottles transported in a charming wicker basket. Also, personalising a set of wine glasses will go a long way toward you being remembered for presenting this a special gift. In fact, the end of the year holiday season presents many social settings were bringing a gift of champagne tells your host just how much you appreciate their invite.

According to many wine experts, the Top 10 prestigious champagnes for the holiday season include:
• 1998 Philipponnat Clos des Goisses
• 1995 Henriot Cuvée des Enchanteurs
• 1999 Piper-Heidsieck Rare Millesime
• Tattinger has two: 1998 Comtes Blanc de Blancs and 2003 Comtes Rosé
• 1998 Pommery Cuvée Louis Brut
• Krug has two: N.V. Grande Cuvée Brut and N.V. Brut Rosé
• Dom Ruinart has two: 1998 Brut and 1996 Brut Rosé
• Moët & Chandon has two: 2000 Dom Pérignon and 1996 Dom Pérignon Rosé
• Louis Roerder has two: 2002 Cristal and 2003 Cristal Rosé
• Veuve Clicquot has two: 1998 La Grande Dame and Rosé

These prestige champagnes often come with an appropriately impressive price tag, so make sure you shop about and get the best deal on your own personal selection. Alternatively though there are sparkling wines available that are modestly priced offering great value including:
• Comte de Dampierre - Grande Cuvée Brut
• Pommery - N.V. Blanc de Noirs
• Pol Roger - N.V. Brut Réserve
• Dielbot-Vallois - N.V. Brut Cuvée Tradition
• Nicolas Feuillatte - Brut Extrem'
• Gossett - Brut Excellence
• Drappier - Blanc de Blancs Signature
• Tattinger - Brut La Française
• Henroit - Blanc Souverain Pur Chardonnay
• Champagne de Venoge - Cordon Bleu Brut Sélect

Expensive or modestly priced, champagne makes a great gift and is available online for gifting throughout the world. If you show up for a party with any of the aforementioned bottles you'll be the toast of that particular town. Christmas is all about celebrations and happiness, champagne will help get the party started with style.

About the Author

Derek Rogers is a freelance writer who writes for a number of UK businesses. For wine merchants & importers he recommends Alexander Hadleigh, a leading supplier of some of the worlds
Finest Champagnes
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