Top 10 Budget Champagnes
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You can still enjoy Champagne without spending hundreds of dollars. GAYOT.com has compiled a list of ten inexpensive true Champagnes, all available for $40 or less. These reasonably priced French Champagnes will liven up a party without breaking your budget. They are all rated on a 20-point scale that measures quality; price is not a factor. The more you learn about Champagne, the better choices you’ll make.
Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte Brut Blue Label
Rating: 14.5/20
$36
Composed of 40 per cent Pinot Noir, 40 per cent Pinot Meunier and 20 per cent Chardonnay, Nicolas Feuillatte's Brut Blue Label is well-balanced and refreshing. On the nose, it offers apple, pear and peach aromas with spicy and floral notes. In the mouth, it reveals more concentrated fruit flavors leading to a smooth finish.
Champagne Deutz Brut Classic
Rating: 14.5/20
$40
This well-rounded Champagne displays floral notes on the nose followed by aromas of toast and ripe fruits. The silky texture transitions into an intensely fruity finish.
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Champagne Taittinger Brut La Française
Rating: 14/20
$40
This rich Champagne with hints of toast, yellow fruit and coconut milk offers round flavors of peach and honey that lead to a long, dry finish.
Champagne G.H. Mumm Cordon Rouge
Rating: 13.5/20
$35
Notes of peaches, pears and green apple are followed by the freshness of candied lemons and apricot on the palate.
Champagne Jacquart Brut Mosaïque
Rating: 13.5/20
$40
A fresh bouquet with grape, pear and notes of bread crust leads into fresh and fruity flavors; pair with seafood or soft cheeses.
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Champagne Ayala Brut Majeur
Rating: 13.5/20
$39
A pale golden color, the Brut Majeur is aromatic on the nose with almonds and green berries. The green fruit flavors are well balanced and give way to a long, rich finish.
Champagne De Venoge Cordon Bleu Brut Sélect
Rating: 14/20
$32
Aromas of flowers evolve into buttery scents; enjoy as an aperitif or with simple first courses.
Champagne Möet & Chandon Impérial
Rating: 14/20
$40
Straw-yellow in color, this affordable sparkler offers a seductive palate with rich flavors, followed by a fresh crispness.
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Champagne Lanson Brut Black Label
Rating: 14/20
$32
Founded in 1760, Lanson is now the fourth largest Champagne house in the world. Their non-vintage Brut Black Label offers a fruity and floral bouquet with hints of toast. In the mouth, it reveals crisp lemon and ripe berry flavors.
Champagne Bonnaire Brut Blanc de Blancs
Rating: 13/20
$30
Powerful on the nose with floral scents, this Champagne has strong flavors of apple which lead to a crisp, long finish.
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