Montaudon Champagne Brut 75cl

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Helen McGinn – Author, drinks writer, TV presenter and co-chair of the International Wine Challenge

Sam Caporn – Master of Wine, consultant, speaker, writer and co-chair of the International Wine Challenge Don’t serve it straight from the fridge Unless you prefer your champagne really cold, take the bottle out of the fridge 10 minutes before serving – the taste and aroma will be stunted if it's too cold.

Once opened, it's best to drink champagne within three to five days; after this it might lose its fizz. You may have heard that a wad of kitchen paper or a teaspoon in the bottle can help retain bubbles but, according to our experts, neither of these methods are particularly effective. Vintage champagne, on the other hand, is made using grapes harvested from a single year, which will be displayed on the label. Consider sweetness Dry champagne is easier to match with food. Sweeter wine such as prosecco is best served without food. Supermarket Christmas food 2023 – from starters and sides to desserts and sweet treats, we've rounded up special festive food from supermarkets including Aldi, Co-op, M&S and more

Fail to chill your champagne properly and you'll end up with fizz flying everywhere. Our experts warned that a warm bottle is a recipe for an explosive opening. Plan ahead Put your champagne in the fridge for at least two hours before you plan to serve it. If you’re chilling lots of bottles at once, or have a very full fridge, you’ll need longer. Peter McCombie – Master of Wine, speaker, consultant and co-chair of the International Wine ChallengeFollow our tips for chilling your champagne to serve it at the right temperature and you'll be rewarded with the best of the flavour – and your bubbly won't end up all over the floor: Pair with vegetarian food Champagne tends to work better with vegetarian dishes, as opposed to heavier meat options.

We asked a panel of independent wine experts to blind-taste a selection of champagnes to uncover the best supermarket bubbly.That's great for when you want a consistently delicious drink. Our experts were impressed by some of the supermarket offerings in this area when we tested, which they saw as 'safe' choices, especially if you're entertaining. Live well, eat better and stay healthy – sign up to our free monthly Food & Health newsletter for the latest insights delivered straight to your inbox Luc, fils de Philippe, alors Président, consolida les activités commerciales de la maison sur les marchés traditionnels français. Porteur d’image de la Champagne et de la marque MONTAUDON, il développe plus particulièrement l’activité internationale. A travers ses multiples voyages dans le monde, il prend des positions importantes dans de nombreux pays et impose la gamme MONTAUDON, reconnue par les consommateurs (des experts aux amateurs). Smoked salmon and champagne The popular pairing of champagne with smoked salmon might be influenced more by status rather than taste, as historically both were considered expensive luxuries. Our experts said the champagne acts like a squeeze of lemon, providing acidity to cut through the richness of the salmon. As long as you choose a dry champagne, it's not a bad match. Our experts also pointed out that it's a great drink to have without food (in moderation, of course), so works well as a starting point for festivities before you move on to mellower options with your meal.