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Sparkling wines to toast love this Valentine's Day

Valentine’s Day is the ultimate celebration of love, and we’re here to make it absolutely unforgettable! Whether you’re toasting with someone special or hosting an elegant evening with friends, this selection is all about bringing a touch of magic to your celebrations.

Champagne

Champagne is of course the perfect choice to celebrate romance, if you’re looking to impress nothing beats a classic. It’s excellent when sipped on its own but it’s also incredibly versatile when it comes to food.

If you’re looking for a go to with deliciously briochey richness of flavour, why not try the Canard-Duchêne Brut Champagne. In 1859, a romance blossomed between barrel maker Victor Canard and Léonie Duchêne, a grower’s daughter. Their passion for wine led them to bring their names together to create Maison Canard-Duchêne just eight years later and it’s now a firm Majestic customer favourite. The Champagne's acidity pairs beautifully with smoked salmon blinis or creamy goat cheese salad.

With over 260 years of winemaking history, Lanson is one of the oldest houses in Champagne. When it comes to a Valentine’s treat there’s none more tradition than their much-loved signature cuvée. Lanson 'Le Black Creation' Brut was created in 1937 in honour of the house’s appointment as the official suppliers of the Royal Court of England. Nothing says romance like fizz fit for the royal and this one is full of rich yet elegant flavours of ripe citrus and orchard-fruit, plus notes of brioche and dried fruits. This, the 257th blend, predominantly uses wine from the 2017 vintage, which produced Chardonnay with marked freshness, intensely fruity Pinot Noir, and notably supple Pinot Meunier. Why not try it with seared scallops to elevate your celebrations or a white meat dish like roast chicken.

Lanson 'Le Black Creation' Brut Champagne

Chanoine Frères 'Réserve Privée' Brut Vintage Champagne is another classic sure to impress. Founded in 1730, this is the second oldest Champagne house. It's developed its signature style over almost three centuries since, and the expertise certainly shows in this vintage Champagne. It has fine, delicate bubbles and rich flavours of 90=6candied fruit, roasted hazelnuts and honey. Goes perfectly with crab or lobster.

Sparkling selections

If you’re not a lover of Champagne, or are looking for affordable luxury, there are plenty of alternative sparkling options that are just as impressive for a celebration.

If you want to make an extra romantic gesture – make it a bottle of pink bubbles. Rosé Champagne is the ultimate celebration of romance. Which one could be a better selection than the

Laurent-Perrier 'Cuvée Rosé' Champagne

. First created in 1968, this iconic rosé is made purely with Pinot Noir from some of the Champagne region’s finest crus. After harvesting, the grapes are macerated in their own juice for up to 72 hours – a process that Laurent-Perrier has mastered in order to produce this benchmark fizz.

Cune Cava Brut is one of those fantastic options. Founded in 1879, the CVNE winery is now in their third generation of family ownership. This exceptional Cava is crafted in the traditional method, a classic example of Spain’s signature sparkling, and excellent value for those looking for quality bubbles. This is a fantastic partner for cured meats and appetisers.

This Balfour English sparkling rosé has been made using the traditional sparkling wine production method used in France. The grapes are grown on the Hush Heath Estate near Tonbridge in Kent. The estate dates from 1503 and is the home of the Balfour-Lynn family. A delicate and inviting rose petal pink, with a finely beaded sparkle. A lively pink grapefruit character is accented with defined notes of wild strawberry and a subtle herbaceousness. It makes for a fantastic pairing with venison!

We hope this guide helps to make your Valentine’s Day one to remember. The best drinks for the occasion are sure to bring the romance! But whatever your plans, the most important thing is to celebrate with those you love, whether Valentine’s, Galentine’s or everything in between.