Champagne is all too often left for special occasions when we should in fact be drinking it every day. It’s a wonderful aperitif, and very versatile with food. And, if it does happen to be a special occasion, you are allowed (in fact, positively encouraged) to drink it in the morning. These occasions include, but are not limited to, birthdays, anniversaries, Superbowl Sunday and whenever a new Doctor Who trailer is released.

So, if we’re drinking Champagne every day, should we ever spend more than £100 on a bottle? The answer is definitely yes, although probably only on a special occasion (see above), or a Wednesday night when you’re not entertaining. Deluxe Champagnes are a real treat, and some of them are definitely worth the money.

Here are a few to tempt your taste-buds, and worry your wallet.

Laurent-Perrier Grand Siecle NV (Majestic, £135). This is one of the most expensive non-vintage Champagnes on the market, but it is definitely worth the money. Affectionately known as the Big Cecil in our house, it’s beautifully elegant and approachable.

Louis Roederer Cristal 2009 (Waitrose, £180). The fizz of choice of Tsar Alexander II, Cristal is a study in elegance. It is undeniably expensive, but every Champagne lover should try it at some point, preferably with oysters.

Krug Grande Cuvee (Majestic, £150). For many, Krug is the pinnacle of Champagne decadence. Technically, it’s a non-vintage wine although it’s a blend of around 120 wines from 10 different vintages, and as a result is massively complex. It’s also aged in oak barrels, and this process adds depth and a wonderful richness to the wine in your glass. This is a food wine, and is perfect with scallops or a nice bit of monkfish in a rich sauce.

And we can’t talk about deluxe Champagnes without mentioning Dom Perignon 2009 (Inverarity One to One, £150). The quality of the 2009 vintage was so good that the winemakers in Champagne were seeing the richest, ripest grapes in their lifetime. This translates to a very generous and lush wine in the bottle. Dom Perignon is always designed to be a snapshot of the year, so the winemaker (Richard Geoffroy) is not trying to make a consistent style from vintage to vintage. To my palate, the 2009 is the best one I’ve tasted.