The Champagne Haton Intense Grand Cru Extra Brut NV, hailing from the renowned Champagne region of France, is a true testament to the art of winemaking. Crafted by the skilled hands of Champagne Jean Noel Haton, this vintage NV champagne displays a pale golden hue, with delicate bubbles dancing gracefully in the glass. On the nose, aromas of fresh apple and lemon zest mingle with hints of brioche and toasted almonds. On the palate, a burst of crisp acidity is balanced by a rich and creamy texture, showcasing flavors of ripe pear, citrus, and a touch of minerality. The finish is long and refreshing, leaving a lingering sensation of elegance and finesse. This Grand Cru Extra Brut is the perfect accompaniment to any celebratory occasion, or simply a delightful indulgence for the true champagne connoisseur.

This wine presents with a bright, straw yellow color and a lively stream of fine bubbles. On the nose, delicate aromas of white peach, citrus fruits, and orange blossom mingle with hints of hazelnut and sweet spices. The palate is full and generous, mirroring the fresh fruit notes from the nose, and culminating in a complex and delightful finish.

Mumm Le Rosé is different, lively and refreshing. The red grape’s strength and personality dominate the fruitiness of Pinot Meunier and the elegance of Chardonnay to create a lively, refreshing wine that is the perfect choice for summer celebrations. Pinot Noir grapes for power and structure, Chardonnay grapes for elegance and minerality and Pinot Meunier grapes for roundness and balance.

If you like a Champagne of substance or - dare I say - 'verve', then look no further than Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut NV. It's a perfect example of harmony between delicacy and style.

This luscious Champagne has a crisp structure and is loaded with red grapes. It is well-balanced, smooth, and generously fruity, and it is ready to drink. This blend of 75% Pinot Noir and 25% Chardonnay is rose petal pink in colour, with persistent mousse and a chain of fine bubbles. On the nose it is fresh and generous with intensely complex aromas of red fruit, wild cherry, wild strawberry and raspberry. On the palate there are delicate red berries and structure from the Pinot Noir while the Chardonnay bring freshness and balance.

This silky, flowery, and fruity Champagne, which is dominated by Meunier from the Marne Valley, is delectable. It has creamy apple flavours and hints of apricot, and it is fresh yet rich.

Champagne Duperrey Brut Rosé, hand-crafted by Christophe Rapeneau from fruit grown around the iconic Champagne town of Reims, is a truly attractive and sensuous sparkling rosé that lends itself to many occasions and food pairings. A wonderful lifted and vibrant strawberry colour in the glass paves the way for the nose which sees aromas of ripe cherry and a hint of apricot. In the mouth, this Champagne comes into its own with a smooth and creamy mousse complimented by a super fine bead. Flavours of raspberry and cherries come to the fore to produce a sparkling wine overflowing with charisma and class.

At first Choice, we love to discover new drops, like the Charles de Cazanove champagne. Crafted under the guidance of Mr Christophe Rapeneau - 2017's sparkling winemaker of the year at the International Wine Challenge - this 2007 Vintage Brut is deliciously flavoursome and our top pick for the New Year.

Mumm has a long and proud history of producing the one of the world's most consistent Non-Vintage Champagnes on the market with elegance, length of flavour and a pristine finish. Mumm's quality year in, year out is assisted along by the quite staggering amount of reserve stock available in their cellars consisting of all their prestige wines. Not only is this the perfect celebratory Champagne it is also a wonderful food pairing wine due to the high proportion of Pinot Noir lending a definite complexity that has become a trademark.