Christmas is a time when shoppers like to splurge out and treat themselves to a bottle. Whether it is on Christmas or on New Year’s Eve there is always a reason to celebrate.

While some people tend to go for the pricier option of Champagne, there are also some great choices when it comes to sparkling wine.

To put this to the test, we blind-tasted some champagne and sparkling wines from a range of brands. The bottles all ranged from £8.99 to £52 and are easily available to buy from supermarkets or online.

We then ranked each item out of 10 to determine the winner. One item clearly stood out as the winner and costs just under £15. We drank responsiblity and taste tested the products over a few weeks for the article. 

Here are the results in no particular order.

Veuve Monsigny Champagne Brut 75cl

Price: £14.99 from Aldi in-store.

Aldi’s own label has become a popular buy with shoppers and tastes just as great as those with a heftier price tag.

Overall score: 7/10

Remy Martin VSOP Cognac Fine Champagne

Price: £36 from Asda in-store or online.

The Champagne has been described as “lovely” on Asda’s website and upon review can see why thanks to its sweet vanilla and honey notes it is easy to drink.

Overall score: 7/10

Sparkling wine 

Louis Guntrum riesling brut 2018

Price: £17.99 from Waitrose in-store or online plus delivery.

There is citrus aromas and is a little more complex in terms of fruit flavours. Overall, it is a great drink.

Overall score: 6/10

Terra Organica Prosecco 75cl

Price: £12 from Sainsbury’s in-store or online plus delivery.

The best prosecco that we got to try on the list. At only £12 per bottle it is rich and light with the right amount of crispness.

Overall score: 9/10

PS Pétillant Rosé NV

Price: £8.99 from Laithwaites online plus delivery.

Another popular sparkling wine on the list thanks to having just the right amount of fizz and is gentle enough on the taste buds.

Overall score: 7/10

Blanc de Blancs 2021

Price: £33 from Tinwood Estate online plus delivery.

An award-winning sparkling wine thanks to its refreshing taste of white apple and tropical fruits dancing on the tongue.

Overall: 7/10

Silver Reign Organic Rose English Sparkling

Price: £26.99 from Champagne King online plus delivery.

A refreshingly light drink that would be perfect for a summer evening. There’s a tropical aroma with every sip making someone want to be in a warmer climate with every sip they taste.

Overall score: 8/10

Roebuck Estates Reserve 2020, Sussex

Price: £39 from Majestic Wines online plus delivery.

This drink is a classic blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier which gives the drink a rich and complex flavour. There’s hints of baked apple, ripe apricot and almond.

Overall score: 8/10