Balathier Champagne Brut Rosé, 75cl

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High-quality glasses in an elegant shape, these champagne flutes are machine-made but excellent value for money.

Ranging in colour from pale blush to salmon pink, you should expect notes of fresh summer fruits such as strawberries, raspberries and cherry, along with effervescent bubbles and sometimes a touch of brioche. Anything cheaper, you’d be much better going for something sparkling from Australia, New Zealand or Spain. About this item Created using the méthode champenoise, this rosé sparkling wine is a blend of Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay.

Classic champagne cocktails include buck’s fizz for a special brunch, or a fruity kir royale made with crème de cassis.

As to pouring champagne, if everything went smoothly, you have a bottle at 45 degrees, with a touch of vapour wafting out. There’s a reason pink fizz is popular for special occasions, with lighter styles complementing oysters and richer ones pairing well with lobster (or even a humble plate of fish and chips). Whether you're celebrating, or just because, a glass of rosé champagne is a great way to toast a special occasion (and particularly suited to Valentine's Day. This female powerhouse duo has created a champagne packed with wild strawberry and red cherries, alongside a touch of pink grapefruit. Let that excess gas escape for a few seconds, then in smooth, gentle motions, pour a small amount - just a splash - into each glass in turn.The term ‘blanc de noirs’ means that it is made from black grapes only (pinot noir and meunier) and the result is rich and bold. TASTING NOTES Extra dry, this sparkling wine is best served as an aperitif, with seafood and to celebrate life's spacial moments. Made in Italy, these champagne glasses have pinstripe indentations creating a retro, art deco look, with classic long stems that keep your champagne cooler for longer. The Les Pionniers non-vintage bottle is pleasant, but this vintage version from a single year is a massive step up in quality.

Enjoy this one on its own – it's almost too delicious to drink with food – so you can appreciate the flavours and silky mouthfeel. While working in manufacturing he specialised in bespoke product and menu development for several start-ups and well-known brands such as Wrap It Up!Blanc de noirs means it’s only made from dark grapes which you can taste in the vivid, orangey fruit moving into marmalade flavours that have a real smokiness on the finish.

Warmth and/or rough handling both make for an explosive cork situation and the likelihood of more mess and waste. Join Latest Deals for free and get a hand-picked list of the best deals, delivered straight to your inbox.

FLAVOUR PROFILE Enjoy toasty flavours of brioche and hazelnut, with notes of yellow fruit, apple and pear and a hint of quince. Fans of an aperol spritz can put champagne to good use in a sparkling aperitivo spritz during summer. Rooted in French history and created using the méthode champenoise, it is a traditional blend of three grape varieties: Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay. The resulting wines – low in alcohol and high in acidity – are not yet delicious but perfect for turning into sparkling wine. Although most loved the delicate rose petal and raspberry notes in this bottle, for others it was just a bit too subtle.