Because fizz isn't just for Christmas. So true: it's also for the smoked salmon on Boxing Day. And the oysters the day after that. (Then there's the small matter of New Year’s…)
So, here's a selection of special 'grower-champagnes' from more exclusive producers to add a little more finesse than one might find in a more mass-produced grande marque label.
And for those who fancy traditional fizz for less, we've included the best-value-in-bubbles going: Crémant de Bourgogne for well under £20 a bottle. As if Christmas wasn't reason enough to pop a cork…