Champagne put to the test: Taking the fizz out of bubbly
“In a blind test that has thrilled the marketing departments of the
major retailers and perturbed at least one of the grande marques, six
wine experts gave a resounding vote of support to some of the less
glamorous bottles.”
Top 10 Best Buys
1 Sainsbury’s Taste the difference Vintage 2000 Premier Cru Champagne
2 Somerfield Prince William Premier Cru Champagne NV
3 Pierre Gimonnet & Fils 1er Cru ‘Gastronome’ – Oddbins
4 Lanson Black Label NV – Tescp
5= Radcliffes de Brissar Champagne NV – Threshers/Wine Rack
5= Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin NV – Tesco
7 Tesco Premier Cru Champagne Brut NV
8= Champagne Les Pionniers NV – Co-op
8= Oudinot Cuvee Brut NV – M&S
10 Waitrose Champagne 1999