Wines Champagne Tesco

Viniou Reviews

Tesco’s Champagne Premier Cru Brut presents the hallmark characteristics of a quality non-vintage Champagne. Crafted from classic Champagne grape varieties, primarily Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier, this Blanc sparkling wine achieves its elegance through the méthode traditionnelle. This traditional technique includes a secondary fermentation within the bottle, lending complexity, fine bubbles, and subtle autolytic notes. The Premier Cru status denotes that the grapes are sourced from vineyards classified among the better-rated villages in Champagne, ensuring both quality and expressiveness. As a non-vintage (NV), the wine blends several harvests to achieve a consistent house style, balancing freshness with maturity and depth.

The Champagne region, situated in northeastern France, is renowned for its cool, continental climate. Winters are cold and summers are moderate, conditions ideally suited to the slow ripening required for sparkling wines. The unique chalk and limestone soils lend an unmistakable minerality and finesse to the wines, contributing to their acclaimed longevity and vibrancy. The long history of viticulture in Champagne has refined a style that is synonymous with celebration and finesse, and Premier Cru status highlights the pedigree of select villages within this storied region.

Tesco’s Champagne Premier Cru Brut is an excellent partner for a variety of dishes. Its crisp acidity and delicate effervescence cut beautifully through richer appetisers such as smoked salmon blinis or seafood platters. For a classic regional pairing, try it with gougères, the revered cheese puffs from Burgundy, or oysters for a taste of French luxury. Its dry profile (brut) and subtle toasty undertones also make it an ideal accompaniment for sushi, sashimi, or even a light roast chicken with fine herbs.

For optimal enjoyment, serve this Champagne well-chilled but not ice-cold, ideally between 8-10°C. Pour into flutes or white wine glasses to allow the wine’s bouquet to express its bready, citrus, and mineral notes. Open just before serving to preserve the lively effervescence, and enjoy as an aperitif or to elevate any special occasion.