How To Spot Vegan-Friendly Champagne At The Bottle Shop

As most of us would agree, there isn’t a better way to celebrate a special occasion or even just a night in than with a glass of champagne. However, for our readers firmly grasping on to their vegan diets, finding a bottle of truly vegan-friendly champagne at the bottle shop can be a lot harder than it seems. 

If you don’t know what to look for, or where to look you’re not going to have too much luck in finding a bottle of champagne that you’re going to enjoy that is also suitable for a vegan diet. 

And with that said, we have some great tips and a list of a few vegan champagnes for you to take a look at below. 

Things to Be Mindful Of

For those of our readers gift-giving or purchasing champagne for a friend or family member who is vegan, it is important to note that there are often a lot of animal products making their way into champagnes through the production process, rather than in the liquor itself. 

You will notice on some labels that there is the use of animal proteins and other animal-based ingredients making their way into various champagnes and so it is important to keep an eye out for this.

Some common ingredients can include gelatin, egg whites as well as milk and animal proteins. 

Spotting a Vegan Champagne

When we look out for sparkling wine from the Champagne region that is also vegan, it is good to keep an eye out for explicitly labelled bottles. These are going to be your best friend when it comes to getting a bottle of vegan-friendly champagne for a friend or family member. 

Of course, just about all the information you’re going to want to know about a glass of vegan champagne is going to be outlined on the bottle, though you could also make use of bottle-shop-zoned wines that are separated from the non-vegan or standard bottles. 

A Few of Our Favourite Vegan Champagnes

For those of our readers who want to get their hands on some of the best vegan-friendly champagnes, we have a list of our favourites below. All of which have been carefully considered and are certified as vegan-friendly given there is no animal protein or animal products used in the champagne, or the manufacturing process. 

1. A Moët & Chandon

Off the top, one of the most popular champagne brands out there today just so happens to be vegan-friendly! The Moët & Chandon variety of champagnes don’t only have their famous flavour profile, but also the assurance that you’re getting a bottle of champagne without the use of egg or any other animal products. 

Added to these, these champagnes are also both wheat and gluten-free, making them a top choice for those with celiac disease. 

1. Lanson Black Label Brut

Another wildly popular champagne landing on our list, the Lanson Black Label is also a vegan-friendly champers to choose from, and with its incredible flavour palette heavy on the fruity and honey-like flavour, you’re going to be on to a winner here when it comes to champagne that all party guests can get a glass of. 

Like Moët & Chandon, the Lanson Black Label has outlined on their website that there is no use of animal products in the production of their champagnes which means these champagnes are vegan-friendly. 

1. Taittinger Brut Réserve

A favourite champagne for our connoisseur friends, the Taittinger Brut Réserve isn’t only one of the lighter and citrusy champagne out there, but it also affordable and vegan to boot! You’re getting a flavour profile here that is fruity and bright, and of course, vegan. 

This is also our top choice of vegan champagne for those who might want to consider a more affordable or a bottle of cheaper champagne to test the waters or offer up to your party guests who may be new to champagne. 

1. Cattier Brut Champagne

To our final top pick vegan champagne, we’re going to point you toward the excellent Cattier Brut Champagne. As one of the producers with the longest controlled ageing process, you’re able to get your hands on one of the best-tasting vegan champagnes out there today. 

Where the vegan-friendly process comes in is in the final ageing process in which the brand works to use bentonite as opposed to animal-based products. 

The Takeaway 

With all of the great bottles above in mind, it isn’t too hard to see that vegan-friendly champagnes aren’t very difficult to find, and some of your favourites might already be vegan!