The Perfect Champagne for any New Year’s Eve Celebration

New Year’s Eve is fast approaching, and there is no drink more synonymous with celebrating the upcoming New Year than Champagne. Whether you are choosing to celebrate in a luxury hotel or at home in front of the television, the Champagne Bureau UK* has put together a guide on Champagne style pairings for various New Year’s Eve festivities.

What better way to welcome in 2025 than with a glass of Champagne?

Dinner Party – Champagne Brut

For those hosting, or attending, a dinner party with friends this New Year’s Eve, a Champagne Brut makes for the perfect accompaniment. As a blended wine, this multi-faceted option is a versatile choice that pairs well with a variety of foods, thanks to its fruity, floral, and spicy aromas. In fact, blending can bring out new, unexpected notes of truffle and light tobacco, making Champagne Brut an ideal pairing for seafood dishes, steak, salads, cheese, and fried foods, all of which are typically enjoyed on New Year’s Eve.

Cosy Night In – Champagne Blanc de Noirs

Staying in on New Year’s Eve is more popular than most might think, with more people in the UK choosing this over a typical night out. However, this does not mean not celebrating – in fact, elevate your cosy night in with a glass of Champagne Blanc de Noirs. These wines have ‘vinosity,’ which gives an impression of power, density and structure, making them a warming option for a cold New Year’s Eve night, perfect for enjoying in pyjamas in front of the television.

Rooftop and Fireworks – Champagne Rosé

Last year, more than 100,000 people gathered for the iconic New Year’s Eve fireworks display in London. However, enjoying the fireworks from a rooftop with a glass of Champagne Rosé is the perfect way to elevate the experience. Champagne Rosé wines can range from soft to deep pink and from very light to full-bodied, making them a versatile choice that has become increasingly fashionable in recent years.

Pub – Champagne Blanc de Blancs

For those choosing to have a more relaxed night out this New Year’s Eve, going to the pub with a group of friends is a great opportunity to try a Champagne Blanc de Blancs. A wine made from only white grape varieties, Champagne Blanc de Blancs is a bright, light and refreshing option with notes of white flowers and exotic fruits, ideal for an occasion such as New Year’s Eve.

Luxury Hotel – Vintage Champagne

Visiting a luxury hotel this New Year’s Eve will undoubtedly create a special atmosphere, ready for welcoming in 2025. As such, a Vintage Champagne is a wonderful choice, as these are produced when a year brings a harvest that is worth preserving. Considered prestigious wines, Vintage Champagnes are typically enjoyed at special occasions, making them the perfect option for those celebrating New Year’s Eve at a luxury hotel.

 

*The Champagne Bureau UK is the trade association of Comité Champagne in the UK, representing houses and growers in Champagne.

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