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รบจดงานศพ Dicembre 01, 2024'Tis the season for decadence and a touch of sparkle
- and what better way to bring festive cheer than a fridge full
of fizz for parties and impromptu gatherings?
Champagne is admittedly my bubbly of choice - I love both poised,
elegant styles with brisk acidity and the richer, pastry-like,
gastronomic pours. But with Christmas all about sharing,
toasting, and big get-togethers, stocking up is essential.
Consumer group Which? has named Tesco Finest Premier Cru Brut Champagne the
best Christmas fizz, outclassing Moët & Chandon's Brut Impérial.
The supermarket fizz costs just £25 a bottle, but many
popular Champagnes are priced over £40.
With that in mind, I'm sharing my secrets for sparkling swaps that keep both the palate and
the wallet happy.
Bollinger Champagne, £58
Swap for? Langlois Crémant Brut Réserve NV, £15.95
Saving: £42.05 a bottle
For Bolly bling without the sting, head to the
Loire Valley, where the Bollinger family crafts this Crémant using the same traditional method as
their Champagnes. Made primarily from Chenin Blanc, which thrives in the Loire,
it undergoes 24 months of aging, delivering a Crémant with depth that offers a charming twist on Bollinger's rich Champagne style
- with change to spare.
Louis Roederer Cristal Champagne, £280
Swap for? Roederer Estate Quartet NV, £32
Saving: £248 a bottle
Renowned producer Louis Roederer is the name behind the iconic Cristal Champagne
- a prized choice among celebrities, especially when served in a flashy jeroboam, complete with sparklers in the ‘VIP section' of nightclubs.
But if the £270 price tag brings tears to your eyes, try Cristal's Californian cousin,
Quartet. Crafted in the cool Anderson Valley, it offers a taste of luxury for almost a
tenth of the cost.
Laurent Perrier Rosé Champagne, £80
Swap for? Morrisons The Best Crémant De Limoux Rosé NV, £12.50
Saving: £67.50 a bottle
If you're after something pink, grab this super chic Crémant de Limoux from Morrisons - delivering luxe for less.
With a delicate effervescence and notes of strawberries and
cream, it hints at pink Champagne at five times the price.
And here's a little-known fact: legend has it that the art of fizz was first discovered in Limoux, in the South of France - though our friends in Champagne may
disagree.
Ace of Spades Champagne, £315
Swap for? Segura Viudas Brut Vintage Premium Cava,
£12
Saving: £303 a bottle
For showstopping-style on a shoestring, skip Harrods, forget Jay-Z's
red-carpet-ready ‘Ace of Spades' and head to Sainsbury's for Segura Viudas premium
cava, complete with a shield that's delightfully close to a spade.
For the price of one bottle of that Champagne, you could bag 26 bottles of this
classy cava - and, honestly, after a few glasses, who's noticing the difference?
Ruinart Blanc de Blancs Champagne, £89
Swap for? Fortnum's Franca Contea Franciacorta Brut NV, £26.50
Saving: £62.50 a bottle
‘Blanc de Blancs' meaning ‘white of whites' is the name for bubbles made solely from white grapes - typically Chardonnay in Champagne,
delivering elegance and finesse, à la Ruinart.
Prices have crept up as Blanc de Blancs become all the rage, but hop over
the border to the hidden gem of Franciacorta in Lombardy,
northern Italy, and you'll find complex, vinous sips with
plenty of flair, like this Fortnum's pick.
Pol Roger Champagne, £55
Swap for? Graham Beck Selection Sparkling Wine, £13.50
Saving: £41.50 a bottle
I served these delicious South African bubbles at my wedding
- quaffed in record time, with nobody realising it wasn't Champagne.
As well as my own big day, Graham Beck has made an appearance at
state events for Nelson Mandela and Barack Obama,
earning it the title of ‘presidential pick' for sparkling
wine. And you'll save a few quid compared to other politician favourites, like Pol Roger.
Mumm Champagne, £39
Swap for? Mumm Marlborough Brut Prestige, £25
Saving: £14 a bottle
From Marlborough, New Zealand's premier region and home of top Brit sip, Sauvignon Blanc, comes a fresh
take on fizz. Blessed with sunshine and a cool climate, Marlborough produces wines that are vibrant
and crisp. Here, a blend of traditional Champagne varieties - Chardonnay,
Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier - offers an easy-drinking, bright
character, and a great value sub for Mumm's beloved bubbles.
Veuve Clicquot Champagne, £48
Swap for? Veuve Monsigny Champagne Brut NV, £14.99
Saving: £33.01 a bottle
First launched over a decade ago at £12.99, Aldi has miraculously kept their best-selling Veuve Monsigny Champagne under £15.
For a sprightly, quaffable style, it's unbeatable at that price - perfect for Buck's Fizz at Christmas Day brunch, canapés,
and a refreshing post-turkey sip. It's worth mentioning
that the Premier Cru label at £21.99 is a real step up and fantastic
value too.
Moët & Chandon Champagne, £44
Swap for? Chandon Brut Argentina, £23
Saving: £21 a bottle
From Champagne giant Moët & Chandon, Chandon Brut is a Champagne-style bubbly from Mendoza, Argentina.
If you're thinking Mendoza is known for its hot climate and big,
bold Malbec reds, think again - Chandon's vineyards are situated
in the foothills of the Andes at over 1,000 metres, where cooling influences help retain that desirable freshness in the grapes.
For wine lovers craving more tips, don't forget to pick up
a copy of my debut wine book, Wine: Taste Pair Pour - the perfect stocking filler for everyone, from novices
to connoisseurs. With every page filled with stylish illustrations and photos, it
brings the world of wine to life - dive in to discover your favourite grapes and styles, master the art of food
pairing, and buy and serve wine with confidence.
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รูปพวงหรีด พร้อม คํา ไว้อาลัย Dicembre 01, 2024Smile 2 and Terrifier 3 are set for a horror
box office showdown this weekend.
Terrifier 3 - made for just $2million - has become a surprise hit,
raking in $28.6million so far and knocking Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga film Joker: Folie à Deux off the top of the US box
office.
But the clown horror faces fierce competition from the sequel to 2022's Smile - which became a smash hit making $217million against a $17million budget.
Smile 2 - starring Naomi Scott, Lukas Gage and Ray Nicholson - will drop October
18 with The Wrap predicting the film could make $22million over its
opening weekend.
The synopsis reads: 'About to embark on a world tour, global
pop sensation Skye Riley (Naomi Scott) begins experiencing increasingly
terrifying and inexplicable events.
Smile 2 (pictured Naomi Scott in a scene from the film) and Terrifier 3 are set for a horror box office showdown this weekend
Terrifier 3 - made for just $2million - has become a
surprise hit, raking in $28.6million so far and knocking Joaquin Phoenix and
Lady Gaga film Joker: Folie à Deux off the top of the US box office
'Overwhelmed by the escalating horrors and the pressures of fame, Skye is
forced to face her past.'
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Terrifier 3 dethrones Joker: Folie À Deux as box office
champ
The original horror film starred Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgewick's daughter, Sosie Bacon, 30, as Rose Carter, a doctor who witnesses her patient experience a traumatic death.
The physician then begins to have her own haunting experiences, including incidents
in which she faces people with forced smiles.
Rose quickly learns she must face her own troubling past before
time runs out and the evil force claims her life.
Terrifier 3 stars David Howard Thornton as homicidal clown Art who
brutally murders an array of victims in stomach churning scenes.
The film written and directed by Damien Leone, is an un-rated blood fest, which has received a 78-percent rating from
the critics on Rotten Tomatoes. Audiences have 'certified' it 'hot' and given it a
healthy 90-percent on the popcornmeter.
The film earned $18.3 million at the box office according to The
Numbers.
Smile 2 - starring Scott, Lukas Gage (pictured) and Ray Nicholson - will drop October 18
with The Wrap predicting the film could make $22million over its opening
weekend
Terrifier 3 stars David Howard Thornton as homicidal clown Art who brutally murders an array of victims in stomach churning scenes
2022's Smile became a smash hit - making $217million against a $17million budget.
Landing in third place was Joker: Folie à Deux. After winning the box office competition during its debut
weekend could not overcome the bad reviews,
enduring an 82-percent decline in ticket sales.
The movie collected only $7.055 million, in spite of being in more than four
thousand theaters across the US.
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