The best bubbly for New Year’s Eve: champagnes, crémants and cavas to ring in 2025, tested by our expert

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The best bubbly for New Year’s Eve: champagnes, crémants and cavas to ring in 2025, tested by our expert
Author: Sophia Longhi
Published: Dec, 26 2024 11:55

Whether you prefer to pop the cork on prosecco, English fizz or alcohol-free, these sparkling wines are the best around. The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more. A celebratory bottle of bubbly doesn’t just mean champagne any more. Sure, it could be champagne, but it also could be méthode Tasmanoise, crémant or even English or Indian sparkling wine.

 [Sophia Longhi]
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Whether it’s dryness, flavour, or a specific country of origin or you’re looking for, there is a fizz to fit the bill. Here’s a selection of the best supermarket, wine club and online picks to raise a glass with. Bottoms up!. The Society’s Champagne Brut NV.

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£33.81 at the Wine Society. The Wine Society’s own-brand champagne is a wine trade favourite. Produced by champagne house Alfred Gratien, it’s a classic chardonnay-focused blend with rich notes of toasted brioche, balanced with a fresh, lemony zestiness. This champers is exceptional value for money, especially when you go for a case of six. Party time.

 [Tesco Finest prosecco Valdobbiadene DOCG]
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Finest Prosecco Valdobbiadene DOCG. £10 at Tesco. Is it worth spending an extra £1.50 for the “G” on the DOC? Simply put: yes. Prosecco from Valdobbiadene is a different beast – the bubbles are finer, the fruit is brighter and the texture is softer. A special wine at a bargain price.

 [Cave de Turkheim T Cremant d’Alsace]
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Cave de Turckheim Crémant d’Alsace. £13.99 at Fenwick. £13.99 at Waitrose Cellar. Champagne made in Alsace with different grapes – pinot blanc and pinot gris – give it notes of blossom, green apple and honey. Cave de Turckheim has a solid reputation, so you’re in safe hands with this one.

 [Vinicola Nulles, Adernats Cava de Guarda Brut Nature NV]
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