12 Top-Rated Bottles of Champagne That Are Worth the Splurge

With scores of 100 from multiple prestigious wine publications, this is one of the most highly rated Champagnes in the world. Wine Enthusiast recommends drinking it for 2018 — the perfect excuse to splurge on a top-notch Champagne for New Year's Eve.

Shop it: 2002 Salon Le Mesnil Blanc de Blancs Brut Chardonnay ($430)

This rich and balanced rosé, heavy on red-fruit flavors, is perfect to pair with food for a very special meal — like the one on your wedding day.

Shop it: 2004 Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Alexandra Grande Cuvée Rosé ($300)

The light and crisp feel of this Champagne can be enjoyed now, but if allowed to age for a few more years, its flavors will evolve and intensify.

Shop it: 2009 Louis Roederer Cristal Brut ($230)

This wine is delicate yet deep with unique flavors like mint tea, pineapple, and candied ginger.

Shop it: 2002 Piper-Heidsieck Brut Vintage Rare ($180)

This blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir combines crisp notes of peach and lemon with deeper flavors of cherry and spiced pastry.

Shop it: 2002 Billecart-Salmon Cuvée Nicolas Francois Brut ($200)

Pop open this bottle of Champagne, and you'll smell notes of brioche, caramel, and spices. It sounds like it couldn't get any better, but it does: it tastes like tarte tatin, caramel, and pastry cream with a hint of lemon.

Shop it: 2000 Krug Brut 'Clos D'ambonnay' Blanc De Noirs Champagne ($1,800)

This cuvée utilizes the pure simplicity of apple and lemon to create an elegant and complex Champagne that pairs beautifully with a number of fine foods.

Shop it: 2002 Gosset Celebris Extra Brut ($220)