When I was a drinker, Champagne was my preferred beverage. Living in France for a while, I got used to drinking it not for celebratory reasons, but just to drink it. After all, I was alive, so I guess I could "Celebrate" that fact.
A Sommelier introduced me to Veuve Cliquot about 20 years ago and that did it. I drank Veuve every chance I could. I preferred it over anything. Sams Club used to carry it for around $40 the bottle. A good deal.