5 Recommended Sparkling Wines for Christmas (From Cheap to Luxury)
Christmas is finally here. This is the season when the city is decorated with glittering illuminations, making you feel festive.
This Christmas, why not enjoy some fizzy, gorgeous sparkling wine at your home party?
This time, we asked Okada Yuta, a wine sommelier at Lucia's, to introduce us to his recommended sparkling wines for Christmas, ranging from affordable options to high-end varieties that will make you feel luxurious.
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The soft, sparkling and beautiful bubbles will liven up your Christmas party.
Another appeal of sparkling wine is that it can be easily paired with any dish.
Please try pairing it with a slightly more luxurious Christmas dish than usual!
1. Charles Heidsieck
Blanc de Blancs 750ml NV Boxed
List price: ¥10,450
The bottle looks gorgeous and the champagne has a strong presence.
Your Christmas party will instantly turn into a fancy restaurant atmosphere!
This non-vintage champagne was brewed as an introduction to Blanc des Millénaires, which is known for its noble, fragrant, and rich taste.
The Maison's champagne is loved all over the world, and was even commissioned to produce the "Royal Wedding Cuvée" to commemorate the wedding of Prince Charles and Princess Diana.
The premium cuvée, Blanc des Millénaires 2006, was released on December 1st and seems to be attracting a lot of attention.
2. 1688 Grand Blanc Premium Non-Alcoholic Sparkling
List price: ¥4,212
For those who can't drink alcohol, why not prepare some luxurious non-alcoholic sparkling wine this Christmas?
With non-alcoholic fizzy sparkling wine, you're sure to get everyone in the mood as they toast to your Christmas party!
This sparkling wine is popular with celebrities around the world and is served in first-class hotels and on airplanes.
The luxurious golden yellow bubbles give it a luxurious feel even though it is non-alcoholic.
3. Cremant d'Alsace Brut Cuvee Maneki Neko [NV]
List price: ¥3,960
An authentic dry sparkling wine from Alsace, France.
The fruity and refreshing taste is popular with wine lovers and novices alike.
The label, which appears once a year and features the limited edition "Golden Maneki Neko" is gorgeous!
Apparently the design is based on the Japanese maneki-neko (beckoning cat).
The golden label, which is said to bring good luck, would make a great Christmas gift.
4. Tanaka Rokugo Awa Tanaka Prototype D zero 720ml
List price: ¥2,750
Tanaka Rokugo, a sake brand known among alcohol lovers, is releasing its first sparkling sake!
Awa Tanaka has a dry finish and gentle bubbles, with a deep flavor and a perfect balance of the moderate sweetness and bitterness of the rice, making it a taste that you'll want to drink over and over again.
Shiraito Sake Brewery is located in the Itoshima region of Fukuoka Prefecture, long known as a leading producer of Yamada Nishiki, the king of sake rice.
Why not try this newly released and much talked about sparkling sake with everyone at your Christmas party?
5. Roger Goulart Cava Rose Brut 750ml
List price: ¥2,420
Pour into the glass and you'll see a beautiful pink color.
A gorgeous sparkling rosé wine perfect for Christmas.
Made using the same champagne method, it has fine bubbles and a rich flavor.
This is a Spanish sparkling wine whose label looks a bit like Dom Pérignon, and there is an anecdote about a celebrity on a TV program mistaking it for "Dom Pérignon Rosé."
This is a very good value sparkling wine.
Sparkling Christmas
This Christmas, why not try something sparkling and a little luxurious to spend a special time with your family, loved one, or friends?
Sparkling wine is easy to drink and has a fizzy taste, so it's recommended even for those who don't like wine.
Sparkling wine has a special feel to it and would make a great gift.
If you're looking for a Christmas present for a wine lover, be sure to check out Lucia's wine goods.
We carry a wide range of wine accessories, including alternatives to decanters , to enhance your home's wine life.