Buying guides

Independent editorial recommendations for occasions, budgets and gifts.

An introductory guide to the characteristics worth considering when choosing champagne below £50.

How to think about a champagne gift: matching style to recipient rather than reaching for the loudest bottle.

What a declared vintage means, how ageing changes the wine, and how to think about when to open one.

How to think about champagne for a long day of small pours, without overspending on the wrong bottle.