5 best brands of brut champagne: region of production, which is better, comparison with analogues

Good champagne has long been an integral part of a family celebration or celebration with friends. At the same time, it is sometimes very difficult to choose a truly high-quality sparkling wine of domestic production, especially among the abundance that the modern market offers us.

This study aims to determine the best Russian brut champagne that can be purchased in the alcoholic beverages section of any supermarket. The emphasis is on those products that have an affordable price and are in high demand among buyers. We will also tell you what principles should be followed when choosing sparkling wine in the store.

Rating TOP 5 varieties of brut champagne

Based on customer reviews and ratings, we have compiled a rating of the most popular Russian sparkling wines in the “brut” category.

Derbentskoe

Sparkling wine of golden straw color from a blend of white grape varieties. The drink has a mild taste with fruit and berry nuances and a refined floral aroma. The dryish aftertaste has a pleasant sourness. Gastronomically combined with low-fat white fish dishes and soft cheeses in the French style.

The product is made at the Derbent Sparkling Wine Factory in accordance with GOST 33336-2015. It is recommended to serve chilled to a temperature of 8–10 ° С.

Budget champagne from Dagestan of decent quality. The sweetness is almost not felt, the aftertaste is slightly tart with sourness. The drink is very soft, without a pronounced bouquet. A very good purchase for the price.

"Kuban-Vino"

Domestic straw-colored champagne with greenish and golden tints. Refreshing sparkling wine is characterized by a well-balanced fruity bouquet and enchanting aroma of meadow flowers. Recommended to combine with light snacks, caviar, almonds, mild cheeses, fruits and desserts.

The grapes used to make champagne are grown in the vineyards of the Taman Peninsula. The wine is made using a tank fermentation method, which allows you to achieve the optimal balance of taste and aroma. The tasting palette is fully revealed when the drink is cooled to 8-10 ° C.

Very good domestic brut at a more than adequate price. The store was attracted by a beautiful bottle, the contents also turned out to be worthy.

"Abrau Durso Victor Dravigny"

Full-bodied sparkling wine of golden color from the personal collection of the wine house “Abrau-Dyurso” with long-lasting bubbles. Intense fruity taste with a mineral and slightly bitter aftertaste. A rich bouquet of aromas with hints of apple jam, apricots and white spring flowers, smoothly turning into a bready aftertaste with a creamy accent. Excellent as a digestif, it is also recommended to use with red fish, cream cheese, white meat and salmon caviar.

For the production, selected grapes of a blend of four varieties are used. The wine is aged for three years in oak barrels. The dosage of sugar is made on the basis of a liqueur containing long-term cognac alcohol. Recommended serving temperature: 8–10 ° С.

Perhaps one of the best sparkling wine from a Russian manufacturer — quality and fresh wine with delicious taste. Perfectly brighten up any evening! I try to take on the shares — the price bites a little.

"VOGUE"

Premium champagne of Russian production from white grape varieties. It is characterized by a pronounced fruity taste and a refined floral flavor. The dry aftertaste characteristic of brut ends with a characteristic sourness at the finish. It will be a good gastronomic addition to cheeses, fish and fruits.

Selected grapes Chardonnay and Pinot Blanc are grown in the South of Russia and produced at the Taman winery “Kuban-Vino”. It is recommended to cool to 6–8 ° C before serving.

Delicious champagne, a good option both for a holiday and for pleasant family gatherings. The bottle is decorated festively, it can be a good addition to a gift.

"Massandra"

Classic highly carbonated Crimean brut of light straw color with long-lasting bubbles. A light sparkling wine made from several white grape varieties with the addition of reservoir liqueur for optimal sweetness and astringency. The unobtrusive fruity taste balances between apple and citrus notes. The aroma has a trail of flowers and lime zest. It goes well with sandwiches on white bread, caviar, fried fish, steaks and desserts.

The product is made in accordance with GOST 33336-2015 at the Sevastopol winery. Correct serving temperature: 7-9 ° С.

Delicious champagne reminds me of the Ukrainian "Old Cream", which I drank many years ago. The head does not hurt in the morning, so you can safely take it!

Best lists

As you can see, all five participants in today's rating are Russian-made products in the price category up to 1000 rubles, three samples are produced in the Krasnodar Territory. The sparkling wines in this review are created exclusively from white grape varieties. It's time to choose the three best specimens worthy of being on the festive table.

"Kuban-Vino" - value for money

This instance belongs to budget wines: the price fluctuates around 250-300 rubles.This may even alert some, but in this case there is nothing to be afraid of, if we consider this brut as “decent wine for every day”. You should not expect something grand from the drink - this is a product made from quality ingredients from a domestic manufacturer with good organoleptic properties, nothing more. Of course, for a holiday it is better to choose a more expensive option, but for a warm family dinner, this is a worthy wine for little money.

"Abrau Durso Victor Dravigny" - the best taste properties

Perhaps this sparkling wine can be put one step higher than all the other copies of our review. In blind tasting, this wine is difficult to distinguish from good French sparkling wine, as its bouquet is rich and balanced. Champagne according to the French champagne recipe is great to use as a digestif, to combine with delicacies. This is the option that I recommend considering for special occasions if you want something special from a Russian producer of sparkling wines.

“VOGUE” is a good option for a gift

If you are visiting or want to create a holiday atmosphere in the family circle, you should pay attention to the Kuban brut “Vogue”. The bottle immediately attracts attention with its design: an exquisite golden wrapper, an elegant shape create a special aura of style with a hint of premium product quality. If we talk about the content, then it does not disappoint: consumers highly appreciate the taste properties of this champagne. The wine can be attributed to the average price category (if we are talking about Russian-made wines), but the budget is justified both by the high quality of the product and by its spectacular appearance. Will be a good gift that pleases the eye and taste buds.

Tips for choosing domestic sparkling wine in stores

Before buying champagne, it is important to take into account some of the nuances, following which will help you choose a quality product, and not a fake.

• Be sure to study the label before purchasing: the inscription “carbonated wine drink” suggests that this is a cheap imitation fizzy with a dubious composition, which is certainly not worth spending your money on. The marking must contain the words “sparkling wine” or Russian champagne ”.
• An expert study by Roskachestvo confirmed the information that a good Russian sparkling wine can cost from 300 rubles per bottle, and even less for a stock. The main thing is that the label should contain information about the place of origin of the drink, for example: “wine of a protected geographical indication” (PGI) and “protected designation of origin” (ZNMP).
• The inscription “aged” indicates that the wine was aged for at least six months in a special tank or about 9 months in a bottle. The word “collectible” is relevant for sparkling wines aged in a bottle for 24 months or more.
• A good quality sparkling wine should include information on the harvest date on the label. A budget wine should be young - it is not intended for aging and should be consumed within one and a half to two years immediately after the harvest. If there is no information about the harvest of grapes, focus in this case on the date of bottling.
• Do not be confused by the presence of the food additive “sulfite” (SO2). Its presence is permitted by the state standard. It protects the product during storage and transportation, preventing spoilage.