How to Choose Champagne for New Year's Eve

Choosing the perfect bottle of champagne for your New Year's celebration involves a delicate balance of taste and occasion. Here is a guide to help you select the ideal bubbly for your New Year's toast.

Understanding Your Styles: Brut, Extra Brut, Sec, and Demi-Sec

This indicates the level of sweetness in the champagne. Brut is the driest and Demi-Sec is the sweetest. If you prefer a less dry champagne, then the Guy de Chassey Champagne Extra Brut N.V. is a perfect match with its golden yellow color, aroma of white fruit and citrus and flavor of mandarin and lemon jam. If you prefer Rose with hints of red and black fruit, we recommend our Guy de Chassey Champagne Brut Rosé N.V.. It comes in a beautiful pink color and combines the power of Pinot Noir and the natural acidity of the grapes.

Grapes Matter

Chardonnay and Pinot Noir are the classic and popular grapes found in Champagne. Chardonnay adds elegance, while Pinot Noir brings structure. When choosing a champagne, consider a blend or a single variety of grapes based on your preferences. If you are looking for an equal blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, we recommend our Guy de Chassey Champagne Brut Millesime 2012. The champagne is a blend of 50% Pinot Noir and 50% Chardonnay with notes of candied yellow fruit, sweet flowers, and a touch of spices.

Pairing With Food

Champagne pairs well with a variety of foods, from oysters to cheese. It compliments both salty and savory dishes. Our Mathieu-Gandon Rosé Nature Champagne N.V. has hints of strawberry and an effervescence of fresh herbs, which pair perfectly with succulent duck and crab cakes. If you are serving steak we recommend our Mathieu-Gosztyla Brut Millésime Champagne 2012 which is a perfect blend of honey flowers with biscuit and fruity scents.

Know The Difference: Champagne Houses VS Grower Producers

Champagne houses are well-known names of Champagne producers that maintain a consistent style. Grower producers have smaller, independent landowners that focus on their vineyards character and offer a more artisanal touch. Club Jeroboam offers the best, high-quality French Grower Champagne for every occasion. Our independent growers use a traditional champagne method when producing their products in small batches. These bottles are not available in retail stores or mass merchant websites.

In conclusion, selecting the right champagne involves a delightful exploration of styles and personal preferences. If you are looking for a hidden gem bubbly to elevate your New Year’s Eve celebration and create lasting memories, choose one of Club Jeroboams French Grower Champagnes!

Cheers to a sparkling new year!