10 Best Champagnes in the Philippines 2024 | Ruinart, Möet & Chandon, and More

When it comes to champagnes, Dom Perignon is arguably one of the most recognized names. Its maker Möet & Chandon has effectively realized the ratio of grape blends, consisting of 50/50 chardonnay and pinot noir. What makes them special is their dedication to their craft; they own most of their vineyards.

This ensures they have optimum quality and control of their product. Dom Pérignon does not release a non-vintage brand in order to highlight the grape’s characteristics. Each bottle is crafted to perfection as they only release about 6 of them every 10 years - a bottle ages for a minimum of 7 years before it is released.

This particular vintage leaves a mild impression of mineral tones and mild acidity. It radiates fresh fruit aromas of pineapples, peaches, and tangerines. It is full-bodied yet fruity.  For the rare occasions truly worth celebrating, you deserve nothing but the best.

This is noted to be robust, full-bodied, and relatively mature. These are all the qualities that Sir Winston Churchill sought for in his champagne. In fact, this was his favorite champagne to drink, so much so that it was named after him. Pol Roger also holds the current royal warrant for supplying champagne to Queen Elizabeth II.

It is famous for its harmonious and rather yeasty blend. After pouring the champagne, you are able to determine hints of brioche along with citrus and floral fragrances. On the palate, it is creamy and offset by notes of fresh fruit, which makes for a lovely balance. Parmigiano and mushrooms go well with this bubbly. 

Here is a champagne that looks as bright as it tastes. Perrier-Jouët is characterized by floral aromas that are rounded out by fresh fruits as well as notes of brioche and vanilla. It is crisp and light at the first sip, yet it transitions into something rich and creamy. This makes for a harmonious blend of champagne.

Their wine has very little dosage, owing to their high-quality grapes. You can taste notes of cherry plum, lemon, and bergamot orange. It is followed by butter, madeleine cakes, and vanilla sugar. This makes for a balanced blend, as champagnes are notorious their for hangovers as much as they are for their opulence. 

Champagne is fancy enough on its own. And for some, rosé is considered to be extra. Why not go the extra mile on the festivities with this rosé champagne? It is radiant yet romantic. It is ideal if you want something with a little more punch but lighter than your go-to red wines.

It has a lively and intense fragrance consisting of red fruits such as strawberries, raspberries, and cherries. It has floral nuances of rose, which adds to its romantic vibe. But it is tempered by a hint of pepper so that it isn’t too intense. This is versatile as you can eat it with red meats as well as lighter dishes like appetizers. 

This champagne is ideal if you prefer your drinks to be on the sweeter side. Demi-sec means it has about medium sweetness, so it’s not cloyingly sweet. This is just enough to make every sip pleasant. It is perfect for ringing in the New Year in style or ending the year with a bang.

It has a fresh and crisp aroma that complements exotic dishes such as chicken curry and even light desserts such as cheesecake. It also has a creamy texture that is easy on the palate. This makes it rather flexible in terms of food pairing, so you could explore all possible options that are great for champagne beginners.

Ruinart’s champagne makes use of 100% chardonnay grapes. These grapes are noted for their moderate acidity and dryness, so it’s not too off-putting. The wine’s aroma exudes notes of fresh fruits such as peach and pineapple. It also boasts of white flowers, so it’s not overpowering or intoxicating to smell.

This makes it easy to drink, but not in a way that you’d guzzle it down quickly. This could give you a buzz earlier than you’d intended and maybe even a headache. It is light in your mouth and won’t weigh it down. Its crisp acidity is a good palate refresher, especially for seafood-heavy dishes.

Not a fan of dry champagnes? That’s okay. This demi sec champagne from Louis Roederer might to the job for you. You may be hesitant considering sweeter wines may have a reputation for masking the taste of the grapes but it can actually smooth out the champagne and enhance its character.

This demi sec is creamy with just the right amount of acidity to give it a bit of freshness and not make it too luscious. It has an aroma of ripe fruit notes that is followed by an almost caramelized accent of honey and ground almonds. This makes it a fitting companion for desserts.  

If champagnes are out of the question, you might consider its closest alternative, the Spanish cava. It is said to be the closest to champagne, just less bubbly. Freixenet uses blends from several harvests, which explains its lack of vintage. But it is aged for more than 30 months prior to its release.

It exudes an almost spicy aroma consisting of yeast, ripe fruit, and even balsamic. This gives it a vibrant acidity that is perfect for hard cheeses and even your deli platter. This way, you are not as umay. It is also great with fish too, perfect if you have had one too many appetizers. 

If you’re a bit tight on the budget, you don’t have to worry. This sparkling wine from Schramsberg won’t leave that big a dent in your wallet. This is perfect if you want something a little more fancy for the holidays instead of your usual beer and gin combo, not that there’s anything wrong with that.

This particular wine uses a blend of chardonnay and pinot noir grapes. It is great as a pre-game drink, given its rather dry nature. At first sip, it tastes crisp, with hints of apple, pineapple, and pear. This makes it suitable for those baked mussels with melted cheese to balance out the lansa factor. 

Blanc de Noir champagnes make use of dark grapes and, as a result, are richer and full-bodied than its Blanc de Blanc counterpart. In this case, it is 100% pinot noir. If you’re wondering why the color isn’t red, it’s because the skin, which gives a wine its color, does not make contact with the juice.

This is evidenced by its fragrance as the champagne is noted to exude an aroma of fresh almonds and sherry. It develops into chocolate-covered marzipan and Christmas pudding. Taste-wise, it is intense and oozes dried fruits, but it has a lingering taste of what you would describe as linamnam.