10 popular brands of Russian champagne

Champagne is the world's most famous sparkling wine, which is sold under the protection of the Champagne AOC appellation, and is produced in the French region of Champagne, using the traditional champagne method. The main grape varieties used to create the drink are Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier.

Therefore, Russian champagne does not exist by definition, there is only sparkling wine made in Russia, but for convenience we will use the term "Russian champagne".

Popular brands of Russian champagne

Victor Dravigny golden brut

Champagne has a bright golden color with a distinct straw hue.

The taste is characterized by mineral flavors and bright acidity. Created with bread nuances and citrus notes.

The aroma of sparkling wine is fresh, fruity, it combines touches of pear, apple and quince, and a floral motif appears at the end.

An excellent aperitif. It is good to serve in the company of oysters, light seafood dishes and cream soups.
Fanagoria, Muscat Ottonel

White sparkling wine of semi-sweet type.

Color - light straw with sparkling sparks.

The taste is balanced, with moderate acidity and sweetness.

Contains notes of yellow apple, banana, apricot, complemented by touches of biscuit and honey. The composition ends with a long aftertaste with citrus nuances.

The aroma gives the fragrance of garden fruits: apricot, pear, apple, peach. The flavors of nutmeg and cinnamon complement the palette.

It is used as a digestif, and is also served with fruits, desserts, pastries, nuts, sweets.
Tsymlianske, cooked in the old Cossack way

Sweet champagne of a beautiful ruby color.

Taste: tart and sweet at the same time. It combines the motifs of red berries, cherries, chokeberry, cinnamon, cloves, bird cherry, tea rose. It has a creamy texture.

The aroma is restrained at first, but then begins to reveal notes of black currant, plum, cherry and grapes.

The drink is good as a digestif. It is consumed with berry, fruit and chocolate desserts.
Estate Divnomorske Blanc de Noir Extra Brut Estate Divnomorske Blanc de Noir Extra Brut

Dry type of white champagne. Has a straw color with a flesh tint.

The taste is incredibly bright and fresh, with moderate acidity, where notes of pear and quince come to the fore. Creamy aftertaste is present.

The aroma combines shades of citrus nectarine and brioche.

An excellent aperitif or complement to seafood, cheeses, fruits, desserts.
Tsimlyanske Saperavi

Semi-sweet sparkling wine of rich ruby color.

The berry flavor is characterized by velvety and tartness in the aftertaste.

The aroma is bright, with hints of pomegranate juice and black currant motifs. Good with desserts.
Tsimlyanske red sparkling wine

Red sparkling wine of sweet type. It has a red color, turning into ruby, with a purple hue inherent in it.

The harmonious taste has hints of cherry and black currant. The drink will perfectly complement a variety of desserts.
Fanagoria, Rose brut

Champagne that has a pleasant refreshing taste with delicate acidity.

Its aroma is delicate with strawberry and creamy nuances and touches of wild rosemary.

The wine goes well with caviar snacks and salted fish, pates, seafood dishes, hot dishes with berry sauces.
Bouquet of Victory Rose Aged Extra Brut Rose Aged Extra Brut

Sparkling wine of dry type. The color is variable - from light pink to pink-coral.

The seductive taste is full of fruity hints.

Delicate aroma with floral and fruity bouquet.

The drink will perfectly emphasize the taste of smoked fish and seafood, good as an aperitif.
Chateau Taman, Krasnostop Tamani

Semi-dry sparkling wine. It has a pink color, the shade of which varies from raspberry to lingonberry.

The taste of the drink is exquisite with a long aftertaste.

The aroma is dominated by fruit and berry tones, to which a floral hue is added.

Recommended to be consumed with salads, snacks, fruits and mild cheeses.
Golden beam brut

White dry sparkling wine. It has a light golden color with greenish tints.

The taste is bright, fruity, with hints of violet and a fresh, long aftertaste.

The aroma is created by the motifs of green apple and pineapple in the company of a floral and spicy palette.

Used as an aperitif. Served with creamy cheeses, caviar, seafood, poultry and light snacks.