Klein Constantia: stellar whites, sweet and dry 
Marqués de Riscal: Gehry hotel outshining solid Rioja and Rueda 
La Rioja Alta: benchmark classical Riojas especially top flight Gran Reservas 
Marqués de Murrieta: Rioja aristocracy built around Castillo Ygay 
CVNE: Combining volume and classical quality 
Contino: Château-style Rioja and Graciano pioneers 
£9; 12.5%
Easy drinking Champagne, which was well worth it at half-price from Tesco! Pale straw colour with pleasant acidity and medium-small bubbles to add a little crispness. Described as “floral aromas” but I’d add some amount of apricotty-fruit.
81. Alliance Champagne, Champagne A. Charpentier Brut, NV
81. Alliance Champagne, Champagne A. Charpentier Brut, NV
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