Whether you are planning to impress that special someone under the mistletoe or thrill party guests with a bright, lively number; nothing beats a glass of sparkle at Christmas.
Cold, exciting and best spent with friends. It’s no wonder the festive season and bubbles go well together. With so much choice now on the shelves and available to buy online, our love affair with the fizz shows no sign of going flat.
Superstar brand names might catch the eye, but for those in the know the real excitement is in the growing number of boutique vineyards.
Smart deals are definitely there to be had for those willing to venture something new.
Putting a little sparkle into your Christmas festivities is a luxury, but doesn’t have to be a costly one. A well chosen bottle and a move away from the ‘bling’ champagnes will be loved by those you choose to drink it with as much as your wallet!
When you want something extra-special for Christmas, nothing beats a bottle of champagne. Yet, for such a celebrated wine area, that small region of northern France still has some well-kept secrets. A number of niche vineyards are producing exceptional wines that are all about quality rather than mass production. They may not be household names yet, but there many gems to melt even the most stubborn critic.
To help you on your way to a vintage Christmas, we are discounting some of our finest champagnes and sparkling wines and putting our wine expertise within easy reach for the festive season.
James says “As a gift idea, it’s hard to go wrong with a well-selected wine or champagne. We want our customers to enjoy the wines we like, so we’ve discounted many of our favourite sparkling wines running up to Christmas. If you’re not sure what you want, our experts can help find ideal bottles that match your taste and your budget, leaving you free to take care of other party plans.”

Check out these five festive sparklers with at least 15% off and add an extra fizz to your Christmas.

Billecart Salmon Nv Offer price £29.50/€39.99 This small house is one of the finest producers of Champagne, full stop. Brut Reserve is one of the most reliable wines on the shelves today. Creamy, smooth, uplifting and guaranteed to brighten any Christmas party. A champagne you cannot go wrong with.

Roederer Brut Nv Offer price £31.95 - Not available in ROI The epitome of refined elegance and Gallic style from one of the largest remaining independent Champagne houses owned by the same family since 1776. Each wine spends four years in bottle before release, adding complexity and character, whereas many producers release their wines after 15 months, the legal minimum ageing period. This is a bright, clean beautifully balanced wine.

Forget Brimont  Offer price £19.99/€29.50 A great value and award-winning Champagne that’s perfect for any celebration. It is a beautifully complete, balanced wine with tons of harmony in its aromatics and fruit. The predominance of red grapes in the blend yields an expansive, creamy texture that makes this an absolute joy to drink and means you’ll remember the name!

Bouvet Brut Saphir 08/09 Offer price £10.84/€17.85 Deliciously delicate, well balanced and elegant with hints of pear on the nose and palate. This great value sparkling Saumur is very classy, as good with food as it is on its own and will see you through the festive season with ease.

James Nicholson Brut NV Offer price £9.99/€15.99 Made for JN by Bouvet Ladubay, the high proportion of Chenin Blanc lends this sparkler a lovely richness and lots of ripe apple and white floral flavours with a hint of honey – delicious, superb value and far too easy to drink!