Wine Experts Say These Are The Best Bottles Of Bubbly To Pop On New Year’s Eve

“Fresh and light, with only 10% alcohol, this Jacquère-based wine screams après-ski! Pair it with some cheesy fondue with ripe pears and perfectly crisp apples to complement those notes you'll find in the nose.” — Holly Berrigan, sommelier at Vine Drop

“Even though Chartogne-Taillet is a rather young estate from the lesser-known village of Merfy, Alexandre Chartogne shows just how good Champagne can be without a 1er or Grand Cru label. This glass is energetic, linear, and complex despite its weight.” — Taylor Grant, founder of Salutay

“[This] is my go-to Champagne when I want to celebrate... Notes of creamy lemon and tangy apple with a long complex almond skin finish. Pairs well with all things raw bar.” — Marissa Reiser, sommelier for Le Moné

“I really like Schramsberg Vineyards Blanc de Blancs, which is complex chardonnay-based sparkling perfect for a toast or next to a cheese board. It has notes of green apple, honey, brioche, and peach.” — Tara Hankinson, co-founder of TALEA Beer Co.

“In our Sparkling White, we blend chardonnay with a touch of muscat to evoke lively notes of citrus, hints of nectarine, a whisper of melon. All of this dances on a backdrop of effervescence — the cool, electric bounce of frizzante crispness makes for a perfect NYE pairing." — Kristin Olszewski, sommelier and founder of Nomadica

“A former sommelier from Paris, Alexandre Lamblot took over the Domaine just a few years ago... His 2017 Mouvance is super beautiful, featuring a heavy hand of Meunier, showcasing how the gray duckling grape of Champagne can reach profound heights.” — Thatcher Baker-Briggs, founder of Thatcher's Wine Consulting

“This wine is both fancy and fun like Molly Ringwald at prom in Pretty in Pink! Tiny bubbles with strawberry jam on toasted brioche, walnuts, grapefruit, and a delightfully dry finish.” — Coly Den Haan, sommelier and founder of Vinovore

“Champagne is an obvious choice to enjoy on NYE! Immensely drinkable and very festive, it's a crowd pleaser and can be enjoyed day to night. I suggest staying away from big names since we’re currently facing a shortage, so this is a wonderful time to support ‘farmer fizz’ grower Champagnes.” — Paola Embry, Wine Director of Wrigley Mansion

“I drank enough Champagne this year to float a canoe, and one of the true standouts in this delicious adventure was Adrien Renoir's Les Epinettes Grand Cru. 100 percent pinot noir and so elegant, this is a true marvel of a bottle. Welcome the New Year with only the best.” — Ricardo Zarate, Director of Operations and sommelier at Valentina

“This wine is crisp and refreshing with notes of citrus, pear, and dark cherry. This bottle is an absolute crowd pleaser — even non-wine lovers get excited about having a glass, and [it] makes the perfect way to toast to the new year!” — Nia Ruth, WSET Level 3 Certified Wine Expert

“Most folks won't think to toast with rosé on New Year’s Eve, but R. Pouillon's Premier Cru Rosé Champagne is worth breaking tradition for.” — Allie Balin, Food & Beverage Director at Deep Dive Hospitality / The Wildset Hotel and Ruse Restaurant

“A sparkling wine that we cannot stop reaching for this holiday season, a playful pet-nat of the northern Italian white grape Cortese from a fun new natural wine label called Bakari... Think Prosecco, but with a little bit more funk and playful character.” — Sam Bogue, Beverage Director for Flour+Water Hospitality Group's restaurants