• Two champagnes from the Côte des Bar

• Celeste: 100% Pinot Blanc, a rare grape

• Prestige: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Blanc

• Both Brut

• Great for tasting side by side

The Côte des Bar holds a special place in our hearts, and this pair shows why. Both come from Champagne Marcel Deheurles, a grower in this once-overlooked southern region that now quietly thrills us.

Celeste is a rare 100% Pinot Blanc, a grape that makes up barely 0.2% of all plantings in Champagne. Prestige is a more classic blend from the estate’s best parcels. Our guide to grower champagne explains why growers like this are worth seeking out.

Tasting them together is a lovely lesson in what southern Champagne can do, and a highlight of our best champagne deals.

Tasting the two

Céleste is aromatic and versatile, with exotic and yellow fruit and a pastry note. Prestige is crisp and balanced, led by yellow fruit. Two grapes, two moods, one happy afternoon.

Who it is for

A perfect pair for the curious drinker who likes to compare. If you are just getting started, our guide for champagne beginners sets the scene, and you can find more easy drinkers in our classic champagnes.