Waitrose own-brand champagne tops Christmas poll

6 December 2007

A Waitrose own-label champagne priced at £19.49 has beaten brands such as Bollinger, Pol Roger and Veuve Cliquot in a Christmas tasting for drinks magazine Decanter.


Waitrose Blanc de Blancs non-vintage was one of only two champagnes awarded five gold stars.

The other, Piper Heidieck Cuvee Rare, retails at £53.66.

More than 146 champagnes were sampled by a panel of experts.

Filed Under: Industry News Tagged With: alcoholic drinks, waitrose, wines

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