Fab fizz for under £25
’Tis the season to sparkle, darlings! For me, nothing ignites the festive feelings like a bottle of bubbles paired with cheery chums and Michael Bublé’s Christmas album. Stash a couple of bottles in the fridge for spontaneous shindigs. For quality and value, Spanish Cava and South African Cap Classique are hard to beat, but look out for brilliantly priced Champagne like this week’s Aldi selection.
VEUVE MONSIGNY CHAMPAGNE PREMIER CRU BRUT NV (12.5%), £21.99, Aldi. Cracking value, quality Champagne made from a Pinot Noir-led blend, with stone fruit, baking spices and a mineral freshness.
M&S GRAHAM BECK SPARKING ROSE BRUT NV (12%), £14.75, ocado.com. A delightful South African pink fizz boasting divine notes of rose petals, plus strawberries and cream. The perfect partner for salmon.
WAITROSE NO 1 CASTILLO PERELADA CAVA BRUT 2021 (11.5%), £11.99, Waitrose. Made by a leading Spanish producer, this lively Cava with its mouthwatering chalky finish is an ideal apéritif alongside salty jamón or nuts.
DOMAINE LA TAILLE AUX LOUPS TRIPLE ZERO NV (13%), £23.61, laywheeler.com. Bone dry, invigorating Loire crémant with apple, lemon curd and ginger biscuit notes – complex, crisp and oh-so moreish.
TESCO FINEST ENGLISH SPARKLING WINE NV (12%), £21, Tesco. Crafted by the award-winning Balfour Winery in Kent, this well-priced, refreshing English bubbly with its appetising effervescence is bound to impress.
