Jonathan already put together a comprehensive guide to sparkling wines and champagnes for your New Year's Eve plans (or any other celebratory occasion), but the LA Times has a guide that is separated out by price, rather than by region, which will certainly help you make a quick decision based on your budget. Take a look at their full list for detailed descriptions of the flavors of each bubbly and details of where they found the best prices for every bottle. Here is the abridged version, by price:
- Caves de Bailly Brut de Charvis, N.V. - $11.
- Bele Casel Prosecco, N.V. - $13.
- Roederer Estate Anderson Valley Brut. - $17.
$21-$30
- Duval-Leroy Brut, N.V. - $25.
- Drappier Carte d'Or Brut, N.V. - $30.
$31-$40
- Jacques Picard Brut, N.V. - $35.
- Billecart-Salmon Brut Réserve, N.V. - $36.
- Camille Savès, Premier Cru, Brut, N.V. - $40.
$41 - $50
- Pierre Gimonnet & Fils Blanc de Blancs, Premier Cru, N.V. - $42.
- H. Billiot Fils, Grand Cru, Brut Réserve, N.V. - $47.
$51 - $70
- Domaine Bruno Gobillard Vieilles Vignes Brut, N.V. - $54.
- 2002 José Dhondt Grand Cru Vieilles Vignes Blanc de Blancs Brut. - $54.
- 1995 Pommery, Grand Cru, Brut. - $60.
$71 - $115
- 1995 Ployez-Jacquemart, L. d'Harbonville, Brut. - $90.
- 1998 Moët & Chandon, Cuvée Dom Pérignon, Brut. - $115.
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