Brian Nagele
A mimosa is a classic brunch drink for many. Using the right type of champagne can elevate your mimosa to the best tasting and sophisticated drink. Here, we will rank the top 15 national champagne brands to pair with your orange juice of choice.
Some of the best drinks are brut champagnes. Brut champagnes are crisp, buttery, and balanced. It has high acidity but the bubbles make for a good contrast.
Most dry champagnes hover around 12% ABV, which is a moderate amount for this type of alcohol. Some ABVs are higher than others, but overall it hovers in that mid-range.
We will point out, in a numbered list, the best champagnes and what makes them so great. Price point, taste, and special features set these choices apart.
We will go through all of the details so you can make the best choice for your boozy brunch.
Moet & Chandon Imperial
Moet & Chandon Imperial is one of the most prestigious champagnes on the market.
Its website boasts the wine is made from a blend of 100 different wines, 20 to 30 percent are reserve wines. The brand recommends chilling the champagne for at least 15 minutes before serving.
This champagne has notes of apple and citrus. It also contains mineral nuances and fresh white floral notes that combine for the perfect crisp taste.
The price point for this champagne is mid-range. You can find 750ml bottles for around $50.
Perrier-Jouët Grand Brut
Perrier-Jouët Grand Brut is another light champagne with an illustrious history. This variety contains up to 15 percent reserve wines.
It is composed of 20 percent chardonnay, 40 percent pinot noir, and 40 percent Meunier.
This champagne is also mid-range in price, with its website listing $57 per 750ml bottle.
The brand page states that it is vibrant and stylish champagne with fresh fruit influences and delicate floral aromas.
Using this product in a mimosa would be a perfect pairing with the citrus notes and light body.
Mumm Napa Brut Prestige
Mumm Napa Brut Prestige is another brut champagne on our list, but it is priced in the more affordable range. At $24 for a 750ml bottle, this is a good choice for someone who does not want to spend upwards of $50.
The price point does not diminish the quality so you can be sure your mimosa will be top-tier.
With notes of citrus, red apple, and creamy vanilla aromas, this is a bottle of great champagne to pair with orange juice.
Composed of 45 percent chardonnay, 45 percent pinot noir, and 10 percent pinot gris/pinot Meunier, this is a light but fresh brut champagne.
Marqués de Cáceres Brut
Marqués de Cáceres Brut is Spanish champagne that is more dry and balanced than others on our list. It is made with 50 percent Xarel.lo, 30 percent Macabeo and 20 percent Parellada.
This combination makes for a dry taste which is a great option for those who do not like an overly sweet mimosa.
This brut is best served chilled and has an 11.5 ABV. This places it on the lower end of most bruts.
You can find it for about $13 which is a steal of a deal for the quality of the product.
Freixenet Cordon Negro Cava Brut
Freixenet Cordon Negro Cava Brut is another brut that is on the lower end in terms of price. You can find a 750ml bottle for about $12 in supermarkets like Target.
However, the low price does not equate to lower quality. It would make a great addition to any orange juice for the perfect mimosa.
It has a fresh taste with notes of apple, pear, and citrus flavors with a touch of ginger. It is best enjoyed chilled and goes great with most pairings.
This is a good option for the supermarket shopper who needs to get a nice pairing of cava brut on their grocery run.
Segura Viudas Brut Reserva
Segura Viudas Brut Reserva is another Spanish brut on our list. Similar to others like it, it is made with 50 percent Macabeo, 30 percent Xaerl-lo and 20 percent Parellada. It is a crisp, fruity blend of eight wines.
This is a dry wine with good acidity making it a nice option to pair with the traditional orange juice of a mimosa.
You can find this brut for as little as $8 on some online sites making it one of the better deals as far as bruts go.
Codorniu Anna de Codorniu Cava Blanc de Blancs
Codorniu Anna de Codorniu Cava Blanc de Blancs is a blend of chardonnay, parellada, macabeo and xarel-lo.
This cava is light but creamy on the palette which will make for a smooth mimosa. It is only about $14, so you will not have to break the bank here.
This wine is marketed as being highly versatile so you can pair it with many other food and drink items, not just orange juice.
Its versatility is what makes it such a good pairing for drinks like a mimosa since the taste and quality of the orange juice reacts with the wine pairing for an overall taste. Its bendability is a plus.
Bisol Crede Prosecco Superiore
Making a mimosa with prosecco is often a good idea. Proseccos tend to be on the sweeter side and bring out the sweetness of the orange juice, thus creating a sweeter overall profile for the mimosa.
Bisol Crede Prosecco Superiore is a more dry prosecco than most, but it still offers a delicate taste.
For about $20 per 750ml bottle, you can enjoy the fruity and floral prosecco in your mimosa for a good price. It is a blend of 85 percent Glera, 10 percent Pinot Bianco and 5 percent Verdiso.
Schramsberg Mirabelle Brut
Schramsberg Mirabelle Brut is made with 19 percent reserve wine and is a blend of 57 percent chardonnay and 43 percent pinot noir.
It is technically of the more simplistic bruts on the list due to it only being made of two variations of wine. However, its taste is anything but simplistic.
You will find notes of crisp and vibrant green apple along with the full-bodied fruit notes of the pinot noir.
It is both crisp and tangy making it the perfect brut to pair with orange juice for a wonderful mimosa. You can find it online for $29 per bottle.
Chandon Brut
Chandon Brut is a nice wine that goes well with anything nutty or salty. There are notes of caramel and almond present as well. It is a bit boozier at 13 percent ABV.
Pairing this with orange juice for a refreshing mimosa will bring out the tanginess and saltiness of the citrus. At under $20, it is the perfect brut to pick up for a nice brunch.
Tsarine Brut Premium Cuvee
Tsarine Brut Premium Cuvee is made from 34% Chardonnay, 33% Pinot Noir, 33% Pinot Meunier.
It is produced in the Champagne region of France, making it one of the only brands on our list to be manufactured there.
This rings in at about $30 per bottle and has an ABV of 12 percent. Its flavor is subtle and fine but still being full-bodied.
You can expect floral notes of lime and lemongrass as well as intense ripe fruit.
Cinzano Asti Spumante
If you are looking for a low ABV, Cinzano Asti Spumante might be for you. With an ABV of only 7 percent, this is a lighter sparkling wine to pair with your orange juice for a less stiff mimosa.
It has a sweeter profile with grapes being the most notable taste.
You can enjoy this lighter sparkling wine for about $13 per 750 ml bottle.
If you are looking for a sweeter mimosa, choosing a sparkling white wine like this will do the trick.
Zonin Prosecco
Zonin Prosecco comes in many varieties and flavors.
For a mimosa, stick to the classic cava variation. It is very aromatic and fruity with notes of rennet apples and wisteria flowers.
You can purchase this sparkling wine for about $14. Made with Glera grapes, you can expect a nice light almond note as well.
Pairing this with juice for a mimosa is an excellent choice for a light and refreshing taste.
Veuve Clicquot Brut Yellow Label
Veuve Clicquot Brut Yellow Label champagne is one of the highest-priced wines on our list. The price tag shows about $60 per 750ml bottle.
It is also the champagne with the highest percentage of reserves used, so the price is well warranted. It contains 30 to 40 percent reserve wine.
Yellow and white fruit aromas pair with vanilla notes for a smooth yet strong taste. Made with 50 to 60 different crus, this champagne is sure to elevate your mimosa.
Billecart-Salmon Brut Sous Bois
Billecart-Salmon Brut Sous Bois takes the cake as the most expensive champagne on this list. This sparkling wine is available for purchase for about $85 per bottle.
It boasts notes of dried fruits, fresh citrus, and white flesh fruits in its aroma. The taste is full-bodied with notes of brioche and toffee.
This is sure to take your traditional mimosa to the next level of sophistication and taste.
This list encompasses different types of sparkling wine to pair with your choice of fruit juice for the best mimosa possible. Many champagnes cater to all flavor profile preferences and price points.
Deciding on the right bubbles for your orange juice will influence the taste, body and smoothness of your mimosa. Using a sparkling white wine versus a champagne versus a brut will influence the taste of your mixed drink. Finding the right mix will affect that taste.
All of the choices on this list are considered good options for a mimosa. After all, pairing a light and bubbly booze with fresh orange juice is a refreshing, delicious option no matter what. Bring elegance to your next brunch with one of these options. They are all sure to impress your palette and your guests.
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What’s your favorite champagne to use for making mimosas? Let us know in the comments and we’ll check it out!
