Everyone knows that bubbles are synonymous with celebration. These selections are our favorites for Valentine’s Day, and some of our best deals of the month.
First Date: Louis de Grenelle Saumur Rose Sparkling France ($17.99, save $3)
A wine for celebration, this wine is best sipped as an aperitif or to accompany dessert. Deep pink in color with fine bubbles, flavors come from small red fruits like raspberry and wild strawberry, alongside floral notes of iris and violet.
Honeymoon: Cordeuil Brut Champagne ($39.99, save $8)
This staff-favorite choice comes from the Aube, the southernmost part of France’s Champagne region. Expect praline and brioche notes on the nose with very fine bubbles.
10 Year Anniversary: Clicquot Brut Rose Champagne 2008 ($85.99, save $8)
A splurge your Valentine deserves, this elegant choice marries richness of strawberry creme with the minerality of mandarin orange peel and crystallized honey for a vibrant finish. 93-point rating from Wine Spectator.
Popping the Question: Krug Grand Cuvee Champagne ($149.99, save $20)
From one of the most prestigious Champagne houses, this choice is the perfect pairing for celebration. Complex notes entail an unexpectedly creamy and exotic nature for a Champagne. 97-point rating from Wine Spectator.
Cheers!
*Prices valid through 2/14.