Big name, big price
Champagnes

My Uncle N has been on a mission this year to taste a different big name and big price Champagne each month – and for big celebrations.

Obviously he had the courtesy to let me have a tiny taste of all of them. What a journey it has been.

January

Big name – big price!

3 February 2024

Shows what Chardonnay can do in expert hands. fantastic taste!

February

March

March

Not so much stellar as a damp squib – a disappointing experience.

April

May

May

The name says it all!

May

I don’t share everyone’s hero worship of Winston Churchill, but this champagne was great.

May

June

June

Big on taste, big on gimmicks!

July

The old widow didn’t disappoint.

July

August

August

Started off disappointing but ended up fantastic!

September

Wins the prize for the fanciest bottle!

September

October

October

Won the prize for the heaviest bottle!

And for my favourite champagnes...

There are some a couple of thousand grower-producers around, and thankfully I have managed to see a few of them!