2018 Champagne Vintage Praised as Exceptional in HTSI Wedding Guide
The Financial Times' How to Spend It wedding guide for 2026 highlights the 2018 champagne vintage as a standout choice for celebrations. Described by experts as a dream vintage, the 2018 harvest benefited from record winter rainfall and summer heat, producing pristine, ripe fruit. Gilles Descôtes of Bollinger called it the best of his life, while Essi Avellan noted the rare alignment of quantity and quality. Blind tastings conducted by Alice Lascelles and Nick Baker revealed lively wines with remarkable energy, featuring generous fruit notes like guava, pineapple, and stone fruit. The article recommends several prestigious labels, including Pol Roger Brut Vintage (£80), Louis Roederer Brut Vintage (£74), and Bollinger La Grande Année (£120). Other notable mentions include Charles Heidsieck, Laurent-Perrier, and Veuve Clicquot’s La Grande Dame rosé. These champagnes are characterized by their immediate charm and aging potential, making them ideal for weddings and special occasions. The piece serves as both a review of the vintage's quality and a shopping guide for consumers seeking high-end sparkling wines for upcoming nuptials.
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2018 Champagne Vintage Praised as Exceptional in HTSI Wedding Guide
The Financial Times' How to Spend It wedding guide for 2026 highlights the 2018 champagne vintage as a standout choice for celebrations. Described by experts as a dream vintage, the 2018 harvest benefited from record winter rainfall and summer heat, producing pristine, ripe fruit. Gilles Descôtes of Bollinger called it the best of his life, while Essi Avellan noted the rare alignment of quantity and quality. Blind tastings conducted by Alice Lascelles and Nick Baker revealed lively wines with remarkable energy, featuring generous fruit notes like guava, pineapple, and stone fruit. The article recommends several prestigious labels, including Pol Roger Brut Vintage (£80), Louis Roederer Brut Vintage (£74), and Bollinger La Grande Année (£120). Other notable mentions include Charles Heidsieck, Laurent-Perrier, and Veuve Clicquot’s La Grande Dame rosé. These champagnes are characterized by their immediate charm and aging potential, making them ideal for weddings and special occasions. The piece serves as both a review of the vintage's quality and a shopping guide for consumers seeking high-end sparkling wines for upcoming nuptials.
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