Celebrate Every Occasion with Affordable Champagne: Discover 3 Great Champagnes Under 21 Euros

Whether it’s a birthday, a romantic dinner, or a festive meal, there’s always a reason to pop the champagne! However, with the price of bottles rising each year, finding a good champagne at a budget-friendly price can be challenging. Don’t worry, we’ve found 3 excellent champagnes from small producers priced at under 21 euros (or nearly)! Discover these gems and add sparkle to your special occasions without breaking the bank!

Champagne Guillaumée — Brut

Located in the Aube, on the Côte des Bar, Christiane Guillaumée’s estate is a small vineyard nestled in the southern part of the AOC Champagne region. With its clay-limestone terroir and cool climate, Champagne Guillaumée is perfectly suited for crafting exceptional champagne. Passionate winemaker Christiane Guillaumée expertly manages the entire production process, from vineyard to cellar.

The Champagne Guillaumée — Brut cuvée features a delicate blend of Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, and Chardonnay, characterized by its fruity bouquet and freshness on the palate. You’ll be pleasantly surprised by its vibrant aromas of apricot, quince, and dried fruits (almond, hazelnut). At under 20 euros a bottle, it offers unbeatable value for money!

Food Pairings:

• Aperitif
• Smoked salmon
• Ham puff pastries

Champagne Berthelot-Piot — Brut Tradition

The Berthelot-Piot family has been dedicated to champagne for five generations, passionately maintaining and evolving their family legacy. Located in the Marne Valley, near Festigny, Champagne Berthelot-Piot manages its 15 hectares of vines with care, producing fine and airy champagnes.

Made from a blend of predominantly Pinot Meunier and complemented with Chardonnay, the Champagne Berthelot-Piot — Brut Tradition is the estate’s flagship cuvée. Fruity and balanced on the palate, this champagne will charm you with its aromatic palette of citrus (lemon, grapefruit) and exotic fruits (mango, passion fruit). A round and refined champagne that will delight your guests for under 20 euros a bottle!

Food Pairings:

• Aperitif
• Grilled lobster
• Shrimp and avocado verrines

Champagne Xavier Loriot — Cuvée Fragment de Noirs

A family estate for five generations, Champagne Xavier Loriot boasts a long tradition and unique expertise. Situated on the slopes of the Marne Valley, the vineyard benefits from an ideal clay-limestone terroir for its emblematic grape variety: Pinot Meunier. In pursuit of excellence and constant innovation, the estate produces champagnes with a contemporary and unconventional style.

The Champagne Xavier Loriot — Fragment de Noirs cuvée is a white champagne made from black grapes, known for its expressive profile and creamy texture. Enjoy this gastronomic champagne with intense notes of ripe white and yellow fruits (mirabelle, apricot, pineapple), honey, almond, and a mineral finish (flint). A true gem for just over 20 euros a bottle!

Food Pairings:

• Pan-seared duck foie gras
• Veal fillet with morels
• Cod loin

Feeling inspired to enjoy a glass of champagne? At Avenue des Vins, we offer champagne, white wine, red wine, and rosé directly from the estate or château of your choice. Each cuvée is selected with the utmost care and is available for delivery straight to your home. Discover our bottles with the best quality-price ratio today!