Champagne

Veuve Clicquot's fizz is a superb marriage of freshness and power. Rich notes of apricot, vanilla and brioche drift through a mouth-filling mousse.

Nicolas Gueusquin is one of Champagne's rising stars With close ties to longstanding Champagne farmers, he's got access to the finest grapes.

Bollinger is made from first-run juice only, and the majority of vineyards used have Premier and Grand Cru status, resulting in a full-bodied Champagne of great class. Delightful pale gold in colour.

Soft and rich with subtle vanilla hints. Ideal as an apéritif.

Decanter's Simon Field MW called this "a wonderfully poised blend" when he gave it 91 points.

From Champagne's oldest cellars, this Champagne has peach and acacia notes on the nose, a citrus-fresh yet delicately honeyed palate, and a beautiful, elegant finish.

This boasts elegant swathes of red cherry, raspberry and refined blossom notes that drift through its delicate mousse. It's pink Champagne at the top of its game.

A perfect balance between freshness and finesse, the palate is full bodied, complex and creamy, displaying great length on the finish.

It's no wonder that Nicolas Feuillatte is France's most popular Champagne. You'll taste what's driving the French connoisseurs crazy in refined hints of apple, pear and citrus.

Unusually made by the saignée method, with plenty of stylish strawberry fruit, full of vivacity and easy-drinking charm. A wonderfully refreshing apéritif, it also works well with a variety of dishes.

A classic pink Champagne, with plenty of stylish strawberry fruit and full of vivacity and easy-drinking charm.

Champagne for less than £16? It really is possible. And, with swathes of toast, citrus and golden apple, this really doesn't skimp on quality to bring great-value fizz to your flute.