Celebrate in style this Easter! Amy McCudden offers some inspiration ahead of your bank holiday weekend.
However you plan on spending the bank holiday, a bottle of fizz is always great to have on hand. Even if you’re thinking of having a quiet Easter, a long weekend is more than enough of an excuse to add a touch of sparkle to your time off.
Must-have Champagne
André Clouet Grande Réserve, Brut Champagne, Grand Cru à Bouzy
Have you ever tried a Champagne which is like a bubbly compilation of hit after hit? If you haven’t tried it already then you must try André Clouet’s Grande Réserve.
Lovingly described by owner, Jean-François Clouet, as a “vintage collection of Greatest Hits”, each sip of this Champagne delivers quality, character and finesse from the fresh burst of Miles Davis to the balanced tones of Frank Sinatra and the vivacity and energy of the Rolling Stones.
Whilst Jean-François certainly has a refreshingly modern interpretation of winemaking, he produces a timeless Champagne, befitting of a producer whose ancestors not only established this historic Champagne house, but who were also the official printmakers for the court of King Louis XV of France - the attractive labels that grace their bottles pay homage to this legacy.
This is everything you want in a glass or two of bubbly, so if you’re looking to celebrate Easter in style, this is the bottle for you.
Crémant d'Alsace, Blanc de Blancs Brut, Dopff & Irion
A Champagne method without Champagne prices, if you’re looking to pop a cork this Easter without paying premium prices, pick up a bottle or two of Crémant. I’ve picked an Alsace bottle that will be sure to impress. With aromas of freshly baked apple strudel and cream and fresh zesty flavours, this is perfect to sip and savour or even pair it with a healthy slice of lemon cake.
You cannot go wrong with Tanners Prosecco. It’s easy to think I’m being biased in this choice because it’s a Tanners Label, but it really is a superb fizz. Under £15, this is a great bottle to have in your house all year round. From celebrations to unexpected guests or simply feeling in the mood for a glass of fizz, this is the sparkling wine that will be sure to make you, and your guests, smile.
Gouguenheim Malbec Bubbles, Sparkling Rosé Extra Brut, Mendoza
If this blog achieves anything, it’s that staff and customers have a lot of favourites, and this Argentinian sparkling is one of them. Beautifully packaged and a sensational strawberry colour, it’s a superb crowd-pleasing centrepiece.
"Pale strawberry red. Distinctly fruity and fun. But not aggressive frothy, not aggressively sweet and sour. Fair price. Nicely packaged. I could imagine so many gatherings that would appreciate this off-dry party wine. Good value."
Fresh, fruit and elegant, this sparkling wine is an Easter crowd-pleaser without breaking the bank. Easy-drinking and currently on offer across the April bank holiday, it’s worth stocking up on for the year ahead.
A new addition to the Tanners range, this ‘alcohol-liberated’ sparkling is only 0.3% abv which makes it a fantastic option for those who prefer low alcohol wines. With enticing aromas of crisp green apple, elderflower and lemon zest, it leads onto a palate of creamy bubbles and fresh citrus.
ALC 12.5%
France
V VG£29.50 / per bottleChampagne BlendDry and crispCanapés
ALC 12%
Spain
V VG£12.90 / per bottleMacabeo/ViuraDry and crisp
ALC 12%
France
Spain
Italy
