Champagne is a region that makes Champagne. Everywhere else in the world it must be called something else. Sparkling wine, Cremant D'Alsace, Prosecco, Cave, or Chateau CO2, whatever it is called, the best buy and best quality in my opinion is wine that is made in the méthode Champenoise or the Traditional Champagne Method. This method has a process that allows for a second fermentation in the bottle which produces its own bubbles. Champagne for me is celebratory. Whether it is a celebrating a new house purchase, a birthday, valentines day, or a Saturday dinner with friends you haven't seen in awhile, or the first Tuesday in 7 days..... these occasions are perfect for Champagne or Sparkling wine. Here are my favorites.
Moet
Pol Roger
Henry of Pelham
Nino Franco
Cremant D'bourgonge
