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Champagne and Wine

Bubbly...

What better way to toast the happy couple than with a glass of bubbly?

When it comes to choosing what champagne you have for your wedding can be determined by a number of factors: budget, whether the venue stocks a certain kind, however most establishments tend to house the most popular of brands.

Here are brief descriptions of the champagne brands according to the Times:

Billecart-Salmon
Smallest of the so-called grandes marques. Its taste is lacy lightness and refinement – whether white or rose.
Price: £25 for the non-vintage

Bollinger
Family owned and run. Its taste is full bodied, complex and pinot noir – based
Price: £30

Canard-Duchene
Particularly popular with the French. Its taste is light-bodied, fruity, slightly sweet
Price: £22

Charles Heidsieck
Sophisticated older sibling of Piper-Heidsieck, mature, serious and complex. Its taste is the non-vintage Brut Reserve is rich yet dry, with classic butter and vanilla brioche flavours
Price: £25

Cristal
Vintage champagne drunk by film stars, supermodels, pop stars, footballers etc. Its taste is made from slightly higher proportion of pinot noir than chardonnay
Price: £125

Dom Perignon
Launched by Moet in 1936. Moet sells four times more than Krug and six times as much as Cristal. Its taste is seductive creamy taste and satin-smooth texture.
Price: £80

Heidsieck Monopole
One of the cheapest of the famous names. You get what you pay for. Its taste is simple, fruity, frothy
Price: £19

Krug
Has always been old money, Rolls Royce feel. Its taste is deep, rich, complex and dry. It is fermented in small oak casts.
Price: £80-£87

Lanson
Non-vintage Black Label can be seen at Wimbledon, the Albert Hall and premier football matches. Its taste is crisp, dry, relatively neutral
Price: Black Label is £20-£22

Laurent-Perrier
Largest family-owned champagne house. Its rose has made pink champagne fashionable and respectable. Its taste is dry and crisp
Price: £24

Louis Roederer
Understated parent of Cristal, Family-owned and run. Its taste is pure and fine boned, with a deep, biscuity flavour.
Price: £30

Moet & Chandon
Found at some of the most glamorous parties. Its taste is soft, round, easy drinking style
Price: £21-£23

Nicolas Feuillatte
Young, thrusting brand. Its taste is fresh, moderately fruity but not memorable
Price: £20

Perrier Jouet Belle Epoque
Not just a pretty face, utterly seductive. Its taste is elegant, creamy, Floral
Price: £75 (non-vintage is cheaper at £24)

Piper Heidsieck
A vinyl corset clad bottle designed by Jean-Paul Gaultier, Its taste is fresh, fruity and companionable
Price: £19-£21

Pol Roger
Prince William’s favourite. Its taste is polished, poised and firm with floral creamy flavours
Price: £24

Ruinart
The oldest champagne house and produces extremely good champagnes. Its non-vintage taste is fresh, with buttery, biscuity richness
Price: £25

Taittinger
Stylish and aimed at clubbers. Its taste is very elegant
Price: £28

Veuve Clicquot
From the same group as Moet. Its taste is hearty and well padded
Price: £25.50 - £27

White Wine...
When it comes to serving wine at the reception it is best togive the option of red or white wine. If you don’t know what wine is best served with which food then take a note of the following:

Chardonnay

Taste: Fruity aroma with flavours of lemon or grapefruit

Food: Chicken and fish

Gewurztraminer

Taste: Spicy aroma and fruity flavours of peach, apricot and tropical fruits. Can be dry or sweet.
Food: Spicy dishes, pork sausages.

Pinot Grigio

Taste: Light and crispy with alomond, lemon and vanilla

Food: Seafood and salmon

Sauvignon Blanc

Taste: Grassy citrus aroma, apple, pear, green tea and limes.

Food: Salads, poultry, seafood and cheeses

Riesling

Taste: Floral aroma. California Riesling is sweet. German Riesling is slightly sweet with some acidity,

Food: Chicken, fish, pork and spicy foods

Red Wine...

Shiraz (Sah-ra)
Taste: Wild black fruit aromas and flavours, with a hint of black pepper spice.
Food: steak, beef, wild game, stews etc.

Merlot (Mare-lo)
Taste: Black-cherry and herbal flavours
Food: teamed with most foods

Cabernet Sauvignon (Ca-burr-ney so-veen-yawn)
Taste: full bodied but firm
Food: best with simply prepared red meat

Pinot Noir (Pee-know Na-wahr)
Taste: very fruity (cherry, strawberry, plum) delicate and fresh
Food: magnificent with grilled salmon, chicken and lamb

Zinfandell (zin-fan-dell)
Taste: zesty flavour
Food: tomato-sauce pastas, pizzas, Barbequed meats

Sangiovese (San-gee-oh-ve-zee)
Taste: medium bodied with berry and plum flavours
Food: excellent with mediterranean dishes

Barbera (Bar-bear-a)
Taste: silky texture with cherry and fruit flavours
Food: very versatile and suits most cuisines

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