Well, here we are at the end of 2010. It's hard to believe that we are almost one week away from ringing in the New Year. It's time to celebrate! If you haven't had a chance to pick up some champagne for your New Year's festivities, you still have some time. Welcoming in the New Year is just not the same without your favorite bottle of bubbly in hand. And so, we are recommending a few champagne staples for your parties, including some classics and a few others that you may not be familiar with, but are equally delicious. All come from amazing champagne houses. Celebrate in style this December 31st with any of the selections below.
2002 Moet Chandon Dom Perignon - 96 points RP - $169 btl
Everyone knows and loves this champagne, and for good reason. It is one of the finest champagnes produced in all of Champagne, France. Because Dom Perignon is only produced in the best years - the vintage years, you know for certain you will be sipping quality when you buy this champagne. It is classic, timeless and memorable, and with 96 points from RP, it's what we'll be popping on December 31st. The 2002 Dom Perignon is sure to please any refined champagne lover. It is truly the cream of the crop.
NV Veuve Clicquot Brut - 91 points WS - $42.95 / btl
Often referred to as 'yellow label,' Veuve Clicquot is another classic. If you are having a mid-large sized party for New Year's Eve, you can't go wrong with this reliable choice. It is recognized by everyone and is liked by many seasoned champagne drinkers. We also sell this champagne in half bottles for $17.95.
1999 Charles Ellner Seduction Brut - 92 points WS - $44.99 / btl
This vintage Champagne will take you by surprise and is a must-have for your New Year's Eve festivities. With its notes of yeast, nuts, toast and butter, it is classic Champagne and comes from a very small production of the finest quality. We recently served this at an intimate dinner gathering in NYC, and it was a huge hit. It is a perfect selection to welcome in 2011.
NV Guy Charlemagne Reserve Brut Blanc de Blancs - 91 points RP - $39.99 / btl
You may not have heard of this champagne, but it is one of our best kept secrets. Its production is tiny and screams top-notch quality. If you are looking to try something different that will make a statement, this is the bottle for you. It is stylish and shows incredibly well.
NV Laurent Perrier Brut Champagne - 90 points RP - $33.95 / btl
This champagne provides a lot of bang for the buck and is one of our favorite value champagnes. You and your guests will be thoroughly satisfied with it, and you will be happy that you paid less than $35 per bottle for a top notch, classy and sophisticated French champagne.
Our recommendation: Make 'tiny bubbles' a part of your New Year's Eve. Whether you are staying in this year to watch the celebrations from your couch, or are headed out to a rockin' party, New Year's isn't complete without a bottle of bubbly and some sparkle.