An expert's guide to New Year's Eve champagne

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What even is midnight on New Year's Eve without the champagne toast? If you're hosting this year, be sure to pick up one of Antonio Galloni's top picks.

The legendary wine critic is also the founder of Vinous.com, and with the new Vinous mobile app, it's easier than ever to find the perfect bottle.

The free-to-download app also offers a vintage chart for Champagnes by year, making you a quick expert like you've always wanted.

NV Bereche et Fils Champagne Brut Reserve

"Rich and toasty, with gorgeous mid-palate breadth, the Brut Réserve is a model of total precision and class. Even with all of its resonance, the Brut Réserve is incredibly pure and crystalline. Dried apricots, flowers, chamomile, pear and lightly honeyed notes meld into the finish."

NV Bérèche et Fils Brut Réserve, $52.99

NV Jacquesson Cuvee 738

"The Jacquesson's Cuvée No. 738 is stellar. Bright, focused and finely cut, the 738 impresses for its energy and overall vibrancy. In many ways, the 738 sets the tone for the night, as it is so full of life."

NV Jacquesson Cuvée 738, $75

2008 Pierre Peters Brut Millesime L'espirit

"Deep, pliant and creamy on the palate 2008 Brut Millésime L'Esprit boasts serious intensity and plenty of the pure depth that is such a signature of this radiant vintage. At the same time, there is plenty of Côte de Blancs acidity and minerality in support."

2008 Pierre Péters Brut Millésime L'Espirt, $74.99

2006 Taittinger Comtes de Champagne

"The 2006 Comtes de Champagne is striking, especially in the way it brings together elements of ripeness and freshness in a hypothetical blend of the 2002 and 2004. Smooth and creamy on the palate, the 2006 is all about texture. There is a real feeling of density and weight."

2006 Taittinger Comtes de Champagne, $100

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