It’s not a celebration without bubbles and Champagne is without a doubt the most esteemed sparkling wine region in the the world. While it does give it's wines great attention to detail, it can be argued that there are far better fizzes available when value for money is factored in. Crémants from the Loire and Bourgogne employ the same fastidious winemaking techniques at a fraction of the price and in many cases are at an advantage by not being tied to the strict laws which must be adhered to in Champagne.