Chardonnay
Chardonnay usually makes medium- to full-bodied white wine, often with apple, citrus and sometimes melon or peach, and it can be crisp or smooth depending on how it’s made. It’s a good all-round choice if you like white wine with chicken, fish, creamy dishes or easy drinking on its own.
Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir usually makes light to medium-bodied red wines with red cherry, strawberry and sometimes a bit of earthiness. It is often fresh, smooth and easy to drink, and works well with chicken, salmon, mushrooms or lighter meals.
Pinot Meunier
Pinot Meunier usually makes light to medium-bodied wines with red fruit, a soft feel and not much tannin. It often works well if you like easy-drinking wines, especially with lighter food or as part of sparkling wine.
Veuve Clicquot
A classic Champagne house making mainly Pinot Noir-led blends, so the style is usually richer, fuller and more structured than many. Good for aperitifs, celebrations and food like fried chicken, seafood or salty snacks.
Champagne
Champagne is best known for dry sparkling white wines, usually made from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, and they tend to be fresh, bready and quite lively. A good choice for celebrations, aperitifs, oysters, salty snacks or anything where you want a crisp, dry sparkling wine.
France
France covers almost every wine style, from crisp whites and sparkling wines to dry reds and sweet wines. It is a good choice if you want classic, food-friendly bottles, but the style changes a lot from region to region.