One of Scotland’s leading Champagne experts has revealed his top five great-value cuvées for any summer occasion.
Peter Crawford, from Balmerino, Fife, is co-founder of Sip Champagnes, the online retailer dedicated to sourcing and supplying small-batch, handcrafted Champagne.
With a personal collection of over 4,000 bottles and more than 20 years experience, Peter is one the world’s leading authorities on Champagne
Here are five great value summer Champagnes for all occasions…
1. Pierre Legras Coste Beert (available in a half or full bottle) £27/43
Pierre Legras Coste Beert
Classic Grand Cru Cote des Blancs Chardonnay. Steely, crisp, with green apple and some toasty elements. A perfect size to pop in your bag for a picnic in the park or crack open alongside fresh oysters.
2. Famille Delouvin Meunier Perpetuel £47
Famille Delouvin Meunier Perpetuel
Famille Delouvin Meunier Perpetuel
Pure Meunier from a perpetual reserve that runs all the way back to 1992, it’s a much richer style that will pair really well with charcuterie or a cheese board with friends and family.
3.Jean-Philippe Trousset Rosé Extra Brut £50
Jean-Philippe Trousset Rosé Extra Brut
A lovely fresh style of rose, ideal to enjoy in the sunshine with friends.
4.Pierre Legras Monographie Extra Dry 2012 £55
Pierre Legras Monographie 2012 Extra Dry
Despite the name, this is a slightly sweeter style of Champagne. 100% Chardonnay from a brilliant vintage, it’s perfect to pair with strawberries and cream, or for those with a sweet tooth.
5. Champagne Alexis Arietis £70
Champagne Alexis Arietis
A step up in price but this pure Meunier is named after the brightest star in the Aries constellation, so is perfect for the star in your life – be it a recent graduate, school/college finisher or that dream job. It’s a beautiful bottle to celebrate with.
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