Champagne, and let’s face it, any sparkling wines just seem to make anything better! They are beautiful and classic and the bubbles just portray a sense of elegance and high quality taste.
Most of us seem to think that Champagne is only for special occasions, and when you really want to treat yourself. We do not feel this way! There is always room for champagne or some sort of sparkling wine! As most budgets don’t allow for expensive Veuve Clicquot or Louis Jadot every day, we wanted to share a couple of the more affordable (and delicious) options that are out there. The ones seen below are from the same producer (Louis Bouillot), and they started making Sparkling Burgundy wine in 1877.
Recently, we came across this gem at the LCBO. It was featured in the vintages section, and is a Sparkling Rose from Burgundy that came in at a very reasonable price of $18.95!
It is just a very clean, crisp, and beautiful sparkling wine. On the palette, there are definite notes of black currant and strawberry. Even though it is from Burgundy, and therefore not real Champagne, we think it does the trick just perfectly! It has definitely become one of our top choices.
There is also another version that was JUST released. It came out at the LCBO on October 29th and it is the Louis Bouillot Perle Rare Brut Cremant de Bourgogne 2007. Basically, to break it down it is from the exact same producer but this is a White sparkling wine, as compared to the Rose shown above. We have not yet had the pleasure to taste this but you should have aromas and tastes of lemon rind, freshly baked biscuits, pear, melon, mineral and apple. We are SUPER excited to try this one out and will definitely be purchasing one (or more!) to enjoy. This one is priced at $19.95, and if it tastes as good as the Rose version then it is a definite must in anyone’s collection! We will make sure to report back on this one.
Have a great weekend and hope that everyone enjoys lots of food and wine! And just keep in mind this way too true quote from John Maynard Keynes, “My only regret in life is that I did not drink more Champagne.”
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