A Guide to the Best Champagnes and Sparkling Wines of 2024

Experts highlight standout bottles from iconic Champagne houses and lesser-known producers for every budget and occasion.

Champagne houses like Veuve Clicquot, Krug, and Pol Roger remain iconic for their consistent quality and historic significance in the industry.
Grower Champagnes, made by estates that grow their own grapes, are gaining traction for their unique, small-scale production styles.
Affordable options like André Clouet Brut Grand Reserve and Gosset Brut Excellence offer high-quality Champagne experiences at lower price points.
Luxury bottles such as Krug Grande Cuvée and Moët & Chandon Collection Impériale Création N°1 showcase intricate craftsmanship and complex flavor profiles.
Sparkling wines from regions like Italy, Slovenia, and South Africa, including Ferrari Perlé and Sinefinis Rebolium Brut, provide diverse alternatives to traditional French Champagne.