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Key facts

Country
France
Region
Champagne
Grape
Chardonnay
Pinot Noir
Vintage
Non Vintage
Producer
Union Champagne
Winemaker
Yannick Collet
Stopper
Natural Cork
Special Diet
Vegetarian
ABV
12.5

Label Image

Label for Tesco Finest Premier Cru Champagne Brut

Product Details

Awards

Tasting Notes

A fine, crisp and elegant quality with a delicate mousse, hints of citrus aromas and a creamy texture.

Storage Instructions

This wine can be drunk now but will further improve if carefully stored for up to 2 years

Expert Opinion

In the press...

“This award winning fizz (International Wine Challenge Great Value Fizz) is really classy, with lovely apple and citrus fruit flavours and herb and toast notes adding complexity. It’s super value at this price too.”

Jamie Goode - S Magazine (Sunday Express) 18/11/2012

This own-label, classic Chardonnay and Pinot Noir blend from Union Champagne in Avize shows a beguiling yeasty/biscuity nose with a lively, fresh textured mousse and undertones of toastiness, grilled nuts and honey behind the vivid fruit flavours. It's a serious Champagne that deserves all the plaudits

The Wine Gang - thewinegang.com 01/01/2013

“Tesco’s Finest Premier Cru Non-Vintage Champagne is a sophisticated sparkler brimming with crisp citrus notes and a creamy finish.”

Carly Gammage - Saturday Magazine, Daily Express 02/02/2013

"…lemon drizzle cake in a glass."

Rob Buckhaven - Fabulous Magazine, The Sun 10/03/2013

“Creamy and fresh, this is quite a serious fizz, with lovely breadth and elegance to the lemony fruit. It’s stylish and shows a lot of finesse.”

Jamie Goode - S Magazine, Sunday Express 07/04/2013

Background

History

The producer, Union Champagne in Avize, is the largest owner of premier and grand cru grapes in Champagne, owning some 1200 hectares of vines, thus giving them access to the lion's share of the best quality.

Winemaking details

Yannick Collet

Regional info

The Chardonnay grapes used in this champagne come only from Premier and Grand Cru vineyards near Avize, and the Pinot Noir comes only from the Grand cru villages of Bouzy and Ambonnay.

Customer Reviews & Ratings

4.6 Stars Based on 55 Reviews

5 Stars

A gem

By Sebby
26 April 2013
Expert
Male, aged 45-54

This review is for the 2012 vintage

This just cannot be beaten for value, even at it's full price. I have tried just about every Champagne going and visited the region tasting and this is my house staple. It's light with notes of apple, similar to LP, with good lasting bubbles. Stock up when it's on a deal, sit back, and relax...

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5 Stars

Exceptional

By Jan1250
24 April 2013
Explorer
Female, aged 55-64

Having scanned the net for reviews on several champagnes I was still apprehensive when ordering this for our Anniversary celebrations. Our fears were soon allayed when we opened a bottle prior to the celebration to taste. My husband and daughter both agreed this was exceptional value for a really tasty champagne. Tesco were brilliant with the service provided, giving a good rate on an already good rate, and offering the service of returning the whole lot if we did try it and found it not to our liking. Everyone attending the event commented on the how nice the champagne was, even those who do not 'like' champagne. Fortunately we ordered more than we used at the event so will be able to enjoy at our leisure. It says it keeps for up to two years after purchase but doubt we will need to worry about the' use by date'. Thanks Tesco, and all delivered to the door.

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5 Stars

Excellent value

By lizbot
22 April 2013
Explorer
Female, aged 45-54

This is a beautifully crisp but not too dry champagne which is preferable to many far more expensive vintages available. Goes well as a pre dinner or celebratroy drink to share (or enjoy yourselves!) highly reccomend

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3 Stars

Too sweet

By Malone
22 April 2013

I recently took advantage of the offer on Tesco Finest Premier Cru Champagne Brut and whilst it was good value at £12 a bottle, I find it is too sweet for my palate.

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5 Stars

The best

By Trevor
18 April 2013
Dabbler
Male, aged 55-64

I've been buying this champagne for over 10 years. It is by far the best quality and value anywhere. Even spending twice as much on other brands they are not anywhere this quality.

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4 Stars

excellant everyday champagne

By jonathanb52
15 April 2013
Explorer
Male, aged 65 or Over

I have bought this wine frequently in the last couple of years and always am plesently surprised at iy's consistantly good flavour and delicate bouquet. It remains my choise for the "not so special" occasions

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4 Stars

Quaffable champagne

By Kerry
10 April 2013
Expert
Female, aged 65 or Over

Good wine at a good price. Well worth buying in place of brand names

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5 Stars

Amazing at the price

By samson
25 March 2013
Explorer
Male, aged 55-64

Have ordered this as my standard champagne for two years and served it at parties, dinner as well as a quiet glass at home. It is excellent and described by one knowledgeable guest as "ambrosial". Lovely colour with a rounded, mellow taste. A truely worthwhile buy especially at offer prices.

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5 Stars

Wonderful

By Sophiecat
15 March 2013
Dabbler
Female, aged 45-54

Best champagne I've tasted in a long time and a great price.

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5 Stars

Fabulous Champagne

By NannieMaisie
13 March 2013
Female, aged 55-64

We always buy this Lovely Champagne for Special Occasions We recommend it 100% Fabulous !!!

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5 Stars

Light and Refreshing

By Capegrace
06 March 2013
Dabbler
Female, aged 55-64

This is a most delicious light and refreshing Champagne at a very resonable price

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4 Stars

Champagne Quality

By Wizard
25 February 2013
Explorer
Male, aged 55-64

This review is for the 2011 vintage

I read some great reviews on this Champagne a bought a couple of bottles. Despite the Finest tag, I would rate this an ok Champagne but nothing to get excited about. I would spend the extra and opt for British Chapel Down (fabulous stuff) or go for a quality New World sparkler.

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5 Stars

Best NV Available

By JP1876
12 February 2013
Dabbler
Male, aged 25-34

The other comments say it all because the only other Champagne under £50 that could improve on this would be the Lanson Gold Label 1999/2002 at £40+

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5 Stars

A bouquet of 'The Widow', a body of 'Perrier'.

By Sylvie
06 February 2013
Connoisseur
Female, aged 35-44

I must say, I am rather a demanding champagne lover. I usually go for the best, when I ever could. Tesco's offers are notoriously tempting, so I tend to go with the offers of the 'veuve' and the middle range brews. This time, giving the fact that Christmas was a hard call, I tempted Tesco finest. Oh boy, the colour, the bubbles and the smell brought spring and much precious sunny childhood memories in The Riviera, to my all winter bleak Oxford kitchen. The taste did not disappoint neither. In the contrary. The bubbles go straight to your ears, whispering some sweet nothing. After a few flutes, you come to earth, worried, only for an iota of a life time, as you remember that you did not spend the last penny of your papa's inheritance. It is such an amazing price.And its unbeatable offer. Enjoy...but, keep it between us :)

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4 Stars

On par with the best

By Onceaday1957
20 January 2013
Explorer
Male, aged 55-64

Im a lover of both Veuve and Bollinger and have tried loads of different brands but I have to admit this is a Premier Champaine of the finest quality

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5 Stars

A great buy!!

By Thekells7
19 January 2013
Explorer
Male, aged 35-44

This is quite simply the best value for money champagne on the market. It also tastes lovely and is as good if not better than any other champagne out there for £35 and under!! Love it.

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5 Stars

Good and enjoyable

By TheMaitre
18 January 2013
Explorer
Male, aged 55-64

Decent fizz at a sensible price bought by the highly rated TESCO wine buyers. Balanced and not too acid. I think another few months in the bottle will make it even better but very good now....

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4 Stars

A real winner

By blackjack17
07 January 2013
Male, aged 45-54

Knockout wine that was perfect for christmas and new year, with a few bottles left to enjoy later.

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5 Stars

Nice & smooth

By Gashey
07 January 2013
Dabbler
Male, aged 35-44

a lovely smooth champagne,that is as good if not better than higher priced champagne's

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4 Stars

Champagne Champagne

By Franklin
06 January 2013
Dabbler
Male, aged 65 or Over

I am not really a champagne buff and often think that champagne is overrated. Tesco Finest Premier Cru Champagne is excellent and my friends and family agree. I have tried many other bubbly wines but for price/performance this one comes out tops.

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4 Stars

Excellent value champagne

By Skyblue1
05 January 2013
Dabbler
Female, aged 65 or Over

Impressive champagne which punches above its weight. Great value. We always ensure we have a bottle cooling!

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5 Stars

The most drinkable champagne

By Huw24
04 January 2013
Dabbler
Male, aged 25-34

A delicious, drinkable balanced champagne, really enjoyable especially at this price...

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5 Stars

excellent

By Sain102
04 January 2013
Explorer
Male, aged 35-44

A fine champagne that can challenge any big champagne house for quality. Look out for special offers to make the value for money go even further.

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5 Stars

Excellent champagne.

By Oldchap
03 January 2013
Explorer
Male, aged 65 or Over

This is a great champagne for the price - particularly when on offer. Crisp ,refined and with a great traditional taste.

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5 Stars

Finest champagne

By Lisa1
03 January 2013
Novice
Female, aged 35-44

Excellent value for money Champagne. Smooth and crisp.

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1 Stars

Very disappointing!

By Hermione
01 January 2013
Expert
Female, aged 55-64

Acidic. I could not detect "a delicate mouse or creamy flavour" as described on bottle. It would appear my party guests were of same opinion judging by the quantity of champagne left in glasses. A good quality Prosecco is far superior to this champagne.

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5 Stars

Christmas and/or New Year Cheer.

By 2pledge
31 December 2012
Explorer
Female, aged 55-64

Bought specifically for the festive season. An enjoyable light and fruity champagne. Would buy again.

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5 Stars

An absolute favourite

By Tutin
26 December 2012
Explorer
Female, aged 45-54

Tesco Finest Premier Cru Champagne Brut is my absolute favourite celebration tipple. I now prefer it to many of the other popular and more expensive champagnes. Finding it for sale online by the case with a good discount just before Christmas was like an early Christmas present. Please try it - you won't be disappointed.

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5 Stars

Great value

By wheat16
26 December 2012
Explorer
Female, aged 45-54

This champagne tastes exactly as in the product description and is every bit as good as well known brands which cost much more. Ideal for parties and occasions when you're having more than one bottle!

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5 Stars

Good value

By KevinH
25 December 2012
Beginner
Male, aged 45-54

A great tasting champagne at a decent price.It certainly rivals much more expensive well known branded champagnes

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5 Stars

Drinks well, good acidity. Good value

By Sandyswindon
24 December 2012
Explorer
Male, aged 55-64

This wine was described to the tee. Bought two cases, and not disappointed at all. Easy drinking, and well balanced acidity.

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5 Stars

Excellent for the price!!!

By Alcal
23 December 2012
Dabbler
Female, aged 55-64

This review is for the 2012 vintage

Premier Cru is our favourite Champagne, it is fresh, citrusy, goes with any food and excellent value for money, very similar to a branded bottle twice the price. Buy it, try it we guarantee you'll love it.

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5 Stars

Sublime

By Vinrouge
21 December 2012
Explorer
Male, aged 65 or Over

A class fizz. Pleases enormously with style and finess. You know when a wine is good - sheer disappointment when the bottle is empty.

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5 Stars

Tasty

By vince
18 December 2012
Dabbler
Male, aged 65 or Over

Champagne is often acidic and you are glad when you hava finished !This has plenty of sparkle and bubbles .A pleasure to drink and amazing value for money

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5 Stars

Great champagne to celebrate special events

By ChuckyR
18 December 2012
Explorer
Male, aged 65 or Over

Special events need a special drink to celebrate them, this Premier Cru is my current favourite way to start a celebration. Not only does it taste great it always hits the spot and relaxes everyone who joins in the celebration. I've noticed recently that articles in the press rating various alternative champagnes have started leaving this one out as it is usually the top rated one and the rest must be very frustrated. Great value.

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5 Stars

Great value for premier cru

By Neilax78
13 December 2012
Expert
Female, aged 45-54

This review is for the 2011 vintage

We would normally import our champagne direct from the grower but this Wine is fantastic both in value and on the palate . Lots of lovely bubbles .excellent aroma . Bought 90 bottles for our sons wedding had it delivered to the front door What could be easier !

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5 Stars

Brilliant vfm!

By sanchin
13 December 2012
Expert
Male, aged 45-54

This is for people that like champagne, not labels!

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5 Stars

Best Non Vintage

By ColGadget
11 December 2012
Expert
Male, aged 55-64

This review is for the 2012 vintage

Biscuity with plenty of fizz. The best non-vintage I can find.

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5 Stars

Really good

By Josieb
11 December 2012
Dabbler
aged 55-64

It taste lovely not to dry,smooth and not unlike expensive champagne, ideal for entertaining at Xmas times

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5 Stars

Super

By Dessy
09 December 2012
Novice
Female, aged 55-64

I didn't think an own brand champagne could be as good as some of the famous branded ones but this Tesco offering is better than some and at a very reasonable price Well worth buying

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5 Stars

My most favourite tipple.....

By Granny
07 December 2012
Explorer
Female, aged 65 or Over

As a Champagne lover I have tried many but always prefer Tesco's Finest and it is also excellent value for money too!

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4 Stars

Excellent value

By Celebration
07 December 2012
Explorer

For the price this champagne is excellent value. It is has as described a crip and brut taste. A very good buy for serving in quantity at a celebration event.

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2 Stars

Disappointing

By Chumleywarner
06 December 2012
Explorer
Male, aged 35-44

After reading the reviews here and the Tesco Hype I had high expectations of this Champagne, being a regular drinker of Champagne I can say this "tesco finest premier cru" has a rather unpleasant after taste that ruins the initial flavours. Before you got out and buy a case try a bottle first.

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4 Stars

This is a great value champagne

By Williehell
05 December 2012
Explorer
Male, aged 45-54

A champagne with two out of the three usual grape varieties, it has the more elegant grapes of pinot noir and chardonnay and is a great value lighter style. It does not have the brioche style of Bollinger but if that is not to your liking then this is a more easily approachable style.

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4 Stars

Good value Champagne

By ToniH
28 November 2012
Expert
Male, aged 55-64

This review is for the 2012 vintage

For my palette this is a well balanced Champagne with a flavour comparable with much more expensive better known brands. The pinot noir in the grape mix gives this a hint of biscuity dryness. Value for money and very drinkable.

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5 Stars

You will always have friends round!

By Penny6
28 November 2012
Explorer
Female, aged 55-64

I adore this champagne. It has lots of bubbles, is lively, fresh, biscuity, a lovely colour. Excellent for sharing with friends at Christmas, lovely for sharing on sunny days. You cannot go wrong with this one - very good value.

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5 Stars

An excellent champagne!

By JanB
27 November 2012
Explorer
Female, aged 55-64

This champagne is delicious and enjoyable. We shared the first bottle with friends this last weekend and we all thought it was fresh and light and to be recommended to others. Roll on Christmas and New Year when a few more bottles will be opened and enjoyed with gusto!!

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4 Stars

A good buy

By Anniebee
26 November 2012
Dabbler
Female, aged 55-64

A pleasant supermarket own brand champagne which is not too acidic and is very good value for money. Great for dinner parties -I buy it regularly and will continue to do so

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5 Stars

fabulous

By Merrier
25 November 2012
Dabbler
Female, aged 35-44

this champagne is great value.Very crisp + refreshing.Bubbles r nice + soft. half purchased before and will def b again. recommended 2those who like good value with fab taste. not 2 gassy so get it in 4 Xmas

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5 Stars

Fantastic champagne

By Tony
25 November 2012
Explorer
Male, aged 55-64

This has been our favourite champagne since we first tasted it a couple of years ago. Super taste, texture and flavour. All this a at a reasonable price, I cannot wait until the next special offer.

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5 Stars

Excellent choice

By Kate50
18 November 2012
Explorer
Female, aged 65 or Over

Superb champagne Great value for money will certainly buy again Great to have an affordable classy champagne on you doorstep

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5 Stars

Exceptional Champers to rival Bolli.

By Darrel
14 November 2012
Expert
Male, aged 35-44

Think tesco will be putting this excellent value for money champers up in price soon. It is well worth the full price nevermind the discounted.It breaks the 'You get what you pay for' rule.

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4 Stars

Good

By Burgandy
08 November 2012
Expert
Male, aged 45-54

This review is for the 2010 vintage

Bought this at a very reasonable price and its has the best taste at this price you can get.

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5 Stars

Crisp and very elegant

By Debs
04 November 2012
Explorer
Female, aged 45-54

This champagne is the best in its range and excellent value for money. It has an almost creamy texture and is crisp and must be served chilled to appreciate the aroma and taste. Would recommend highly.

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5 Stars

Deserves its awards

By Smirnoffgirl
02 November 2012
Novice
Female, aged 45-54

a lovely dry very moreish champagne with a delicate biscuity taste and small bubbles. Thoroughly deserves its awards and an excellent price!

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