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Our Guide to
Bubbles on a Budget


These sparkling wines from across the
globe display exceptional value, whether
your budget is for Cava or charmat.

Great Value Sparkling Wine

If you’re looking for some celebratory bubbly at a great price we recommend starting with these examples, which represent a wide range of production methods, regions and grape varieties. The best way to find value in sparkling wine is to try something new – here are seven remarkably individual wines, each the best in their class at their price.

L’Eglise St Martin Blanquette de Limoux Brut NV

This dry and crisp wine is produced in Limoux, which is rumoured to be the birthplace of sparkling wine. It’s made in the traditional method (like Champagne) from a blend of local mauzac, chardonnay and Chenin Blanc grapes. Astounding quality Blanquette, with lemon curd, green apple and yeasty undertones.



JP. Chenet Blanc de Blancs Brut NV

JP. Chenet is well known for its distinctive curved bottles. This crisp French sparkling wine delivers lemon and brioche aromas, plus a palate full of generous citrus flavours. It’s crowd pleasing and wallet friendly.



Borgo SanLeo Prosecco NV

The epitome of a well-balanced (and superb value) Prosecco from Italy. Made in the traditional charmat method, its soft, foamy texture reveals tangy citrus and an underlying note of almonds.



Freixenet Cordon Negro Brut Cava NV

Cava is to Spain what Champagne is to France, and this clean and crisp example is very a ordably priced, considering it’s subject to Cava’s strict rules including bottle fermentation and 18 months maturation on lees.



Veuve du Vernay Brut Rosé NV

Veuve du Vernay was established by Robert Charmat, whose father invented the charmat method for producing sparkling wine. It's no surprise, then, that this Brut Rosé offers such velvety bubbles and fresh berry flavours.



Ninth Island Sparkling NV

From the outstanding cool- climate Pipers River region, this Chardonnay and Pinot Noir blend displays the vitality expected of a good Tassie bubbly. Citrus and apple flavours, floral aromatics and a creamy mousse make this one of the best on the market at this price.