Who wants to be millionaire and wallow in Champagne? Well hello....who wouldn't fancy that?

The marble swimming pool you can keep to be honest, but the thought of quaffing a chilled prestige magnum on a gloriously sunny terrace watching a few gorgeous mad men in fast cars racing around town sounds good to me. So, if you're dreaming about mixing with the fabulously filthy rich and hugely famous during Grand Prix weekend, you're going to have to swot up on the altogether finer tipples of high society. Here are a few prestige brands ranging between €70 and €1,000 that definitely deserve pole position at any event...

Louis Roederer Cristal
A fabulous blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes, this beautifully crafted champagne is the absolute babe of the celebrity clubbing circuit. So if you wanna run with that type of crowd - namely Jay-Z or P.Diddy, you'd better know your stuff. It's luscious, full-bodied and racy, with a hint of cherry, citrus peel and lightly roasted nuts. Choose the year wisely though - 1996 & 2000 are perfect but 2002 is still a baby.

Pommery Louise
Renowned for being stylish, crisp, deeply wine-y and exceptionally well-structured, this bubbly is heralded as the fizzy jewel of the Pommery Estate. It's also pleasing to the eye with its superbly yellow robe, dizzy floral notes on the nose and a frangipane finish on the palate. It's not an easy one to find though, so if you are out to impress your rich neighbours, this would be the perfect glass of fizz to pass over the fence. If they ask, say you drink it all the time because of its generous and well balanced nature, then wait for the nod of approval.

Krug Clos du Mesnil
I like to think of Krug as the Elvis of the top champagnes - it's the true king of pop in all its glory and boasts 100% pure chardonnay. Sensational honey notes coupled with a nougatine and candied citrus palate feature in this particular wine of extraordinary class. It would definitely qualify for a royal encounter should one so happen to be summoned for a garden party or a picnic at the races. Just be aware that the 1996 vintage will set you back well over €1000 a bottle, so be sure to put your money on the right horse.

Veuve Clicquot-Ponsardin La Grande Dame
This has to be one of the most brilliantly blended wines in the whole of the champagne region. It's an exquisite cuvée based on eight Grand Crus comprising of 60%Pinot Noir and roughly 40% Chardonnay grapes. Looking at the winemaker's notes, it's fairly obvious that this is the perfect bubbly for a breakfast tipple due to its very descriptive morning characteristics - mint with a hint of fresh fruit, peaches, grapefruit and bergamot. It's ideal for a meal-in-a-glass after a morning jog around the deck and much more decadent than toast and marmalade.

Dom Perignon Vintage 2000
Dom Pierre Perignon, the cellar master and spiritual father of Champagne ,we thank you from the bottom of our hearts and our pockets for giving us what's probably the best known and loved wine in the world. What better sound is there to make people happy than the thrill of hearing those corks pop? This particular vintage is noted for its fresh, sharp and crystalline character along with dried ginger mixed with aniseed. Let's face it, elaborate weddings would not be the same without this iconic bottle nestling in the wine bucket. So if you are thinking of tying the knot this summer then DP is your man...

Bollinger Grand Année Brut
La Grande Année is the absolute Prestige Cuvée of House Bollinger. It's not produced every year, only when there is an exceptional quality harvest. Vintage 1999 is reputed to have a beautifully rounded structure with intensely rich complex aromas and in my view it's absolutely fabulous. Speaking of Ab Fab, the incredibly successful sitcom in which the words "shall I get a bottle of Bolly darling" went on to be the catchphrase for certain ladies of leisure. Be honest, shopping expeditions in the heat can be terribly exhausting n'est-ce pas?

Many thanks to talented young photographer Megan Schmitt for the fabulous lead photograph. We have a whole bunch more that we plan to use over the next week or so.