Looking for the best supermarket champagne? Want to know which champagne to buy? Read on for the best bottles from a variety of price points, then check out our best champagne guide (including independents).
How we chose the winners
The olive team chose 21 categories for own-brand and retailer-exclusive supermarket wines, covering different grape varieties, styles and price points. The supermarkets were invited to enter one wine per category (so they had to choose carefully). Every wine was blind-tasted by a panel of olive judges (led by olive wine columnist, drinks author and sommelier Kate Hawkings), who awarded gold, silver and bronze winners. In some categories, where the standard was high, we awarded joint winners. So, if you see those labels on your next shop – trust us, these bottles are brilliant!
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Best champagne
Gold: Tesco Finest Premier Cru Brut Champagne, £21
Nice silky bubbles with plenty of zingy and zesty fruit, with rich, biscuity length.
Perfect pairing: Try with classic fish and chips
Silver: Lidl Comte de Senneval Champagne, £13.49
Bargain bubbles with an appealing toasty nose, bright citrus fruit and a clean, refreshing finish.
Perfect pairing: Try our grilled oysters with garlic butter
Bronze: Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference Blanc de Noirs Champagne, £21
Fine perky bubbles, fruity but fresh and very appetising.
Perfect pairing: Try with cheese straws to nibble alongside
