Nicolas Feuillatte Reserve Exclusive Brut (£28)
"Nothing says the holidays quite like Champagne does, but quality Champagne tends to be so pricey, it's better left for special occasions. Leave it to the French to put us onto a cheaper high-grade alternative: Nicolas Feuillatte, the number-one bestselling Champagne in France. (Every time I whip out that stat at a party, people go 'Ooh!') At this price point, it's easily the bottle to beat." — Chris Roney, editor, Standards and Ethics