New Year: 10 festive champagnes from 19 euros

Celebrate New Year's Eve with Champagne: 10 Festive Options Starting at €19!

Toast the New Year with Champagne

Why not celebrate the occasion with Champagne? Here are 10 festive Champagnes starting from just €19 to make your New Year's Eve party a success!

1) "Cuvée Brut" Blend

Champagne Guillaumée, AOC Champagne

Price: €19

Crafted from a delicate blend of Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, and Chardonnay, this Champagne from Domaine Champagne Guillaumée reveals a delightful freshness on the palate and subtle aromas of brioche. With generous bubbles, this aperitif Champagne is perfect for kicking off your New Year's Eve celebration!

2) "Cuvée Brut Tradition" Blend

Champagne Berthelot Piot, AOC Champagne

Price: €19.50

This Champagne features an amber-gold hue with fine and delicate effervescence. The nose is mature with aromas of exotic fruits (mango, passion fruit) and dry vegetal notes. On the palate, it starts delicately and vivaciously, gradually revealing citrus flavors (grapefruit, lemon) with a very light peppery finish.

3) "Cuvée Brut Carte Noir" Blend

Champagne Albéric Duvat, AOC Champagne

Price: €23.30

Shift gears with this elegant and well-balanced Champagne from Champagne Albéric Duvat. Its golden yellow color and fine, abundant bubbles will appeal to fans of light and sophisticated Champagnes. The nose presents notes of undergrowth and dried fruits such as almonds and walnuts. If you’re hosting your New Year's Eve party, save this bottle for dinner and pair it with poultry or soft cheeses like Chaource.

4) "Cuvée Héritage" Blend

Champagne Carole Perseval, AOC Champagne

Price: €21

Featuring a brilliant gold color and exceptionally fine bubbles, this Champagne offers aromas of tangerine and grapefruit with a delicate, suave, and elegant approach. The palate is generous, rich, and opulent with flavors of white peach and juicy pear, providing a refreshing and gourmet experience.

5) "Cuvée Intégrale Meunier"

Champagne Xavier Loriot, AOC Champagne

Price: €21

With abundant white mousse and a golden robe with slight pink reflections, this Champagne offers a broad, open, and expressive nose. The dominant aromatic profile includes fruity (peach) and pastry (praline) notes typical of Pinot Meunier. The palate starts lively and is quickly followed by a smooth sensation, giving the impression of tasting a ripe fruit.

6) "Cuvée Louis Briard" Blend

Champagne Christian Briard, AOC Champagne

Price: €19.80

A refreshing and enjoyable wine to drink immediately, this Champagne is perfect for accompanying snacks during a friendly aperitif. It has a light and intense gold color with remarkable clarity. The bubbles are fine and persistent. The nose reveals fresh fruit notes, while the palate is young and fruity with a touch of fermentation. The mouthfeel is round, harmonious, with classic sweetness and a well-balanced finish.

7) "Cuvée Brut Rosé" Blend

Champagne Michel Hoerter, AOC Champagne

Price: €25.60

After the aperitif and a good meal, it’s time for dessert! Opt for this rosé Champagne from Maison Champagne Michel Hoerter for a light touch before hitting the dance floor. Its bright salmon pink hue reveals lively and delicate bubbles, with a charming nose of red fruits and grenadine. The palate is fresh and gourmand, with a pleasant fruity sensation. Serve this Champagne with a red fruit tart or a frozen yule log.

8) "Cuvée Brut Art Déco Premier Cru" Blend

Champagne Collet, AOC Champagne

Price: €37

This Champagne, frank and elegant, symbolizes the excellence and demands of Maison Collet. Its balance and freshness provide exceptional charm.

9) "Cuvée Pur Meunier" Blend

Champagne Serveaux Fils, AOC Champagne

Price: €30

If you prefer to start the second part of the evening with a slightly more "robust" Champagne, opt for this 100% Meunier cuvée from Maison Champagne Serveaux Fils. Its seductive and lively palate brings subtle aromas of red fruits and ripe wheat, with a hint of minerality on the finish. Chill it and serve it just before the stroke of midnight!

10) "Cuvée Rosé Extra Brut" Blend

La Maison Penet, AOC Champagne

Price: €45

If you are a fan of rosé Champagnes, there’s no reason you can’t celebrate until the early morning with this cuvée from Maison Penet. Its lovely salmon pink color develops elegant aromas of ripe cherries, with slightly spicy notes, and a perfect balance between roundness and acidity.

FAQ - Champagnes for New Year

What budget should I plan for a festive New Year champagne?

In this selection, the cuvées range from €19 to €45 at the grower's own price. Count on around €20 for a winemaker's aperitif brut, and up to €45 for a rarer extra brut rosé. The price is the one set at the estate, with no middleman's margin.

Which champagne should I serve for the New Year's Eve aperitif?

To open the evening, go for a lively, fruity blended brut such as Champagne Guillaumée's Cuvée Brut, with its generous bubbles and brioche notes. Christian Briard's Cuvée Louis Briard, round and refreshing, also pairs nicely with the first nibbles.

Which champagne goes best with the New Year dessert?

A rosé champagne pairs especially well with a sweet note. Michel Hoerter's Cuvée Brut Rosé, with its aromas of red fruits and grenadine, works with a red-fruit tart or a frozen yule log.

White or rosé champagne for New Year's Eve?

Both have their place on a festive table. A blended white brut suits the aperitif and the meal, while a rosé such as Maison Penet's Cuvée Rosé Extra Brut brings aromas of ripe cherry, ideal late in the evening or with a dessert.

Why buy your champagne directly from the winemaker?

Buying direct from the grower means paying the estate's own price, the one set at the domaine, with no middleman. You reach more confidential cuvées, shipped by the grower for optimal freshness.