pink champagne

What better way to mark a special occasion than with an indulgent bottle of pink Champagne. Here's a selection of what's on offer, to suit every budget

What better way to mark a special occasion than with an indulgent bottle of pink Champagne. Here's a selection of what's on offer

Petrot-Bonnet Rosé Brut Champagne (£17.99)

Some of the best Pinot Noir grapes in Champagne grow in the old, tranquil, countryside village of Les Riceys, in the far South of Champagne.

The slightly warmer summers in the south of the region help produce a Champagne full of generous flavours.

Available to buy at www.marksandspencer.com
Gold Cuvée Rosé (£29.00)

Gold Cuvée has been produced for the last 40 years in a small family cellar in the North West Rhein area of Germany; part of a cellar system which has produced sparkling wines for the last 150 years.

A stunning wine, produced using traditional techniques, yet thoroughly modern. While the gold leaf gives it a unique visual element, the wine itself is no gimmicky fly-by-night, holding its own in the most exalted company.

Availabe to buy at www.vomfassuk.com
Chapel Down Brut Rosé (£24.99)

The colour and delicate aroma will remind you of strawberries and cream.

Available from Nicolas Wine Merchants and to buy online
Chapel Down English Rosé (£19.99)

With hints of lemon sherbet, blackcurrant and rosehip, the gentle taste will satisfy every palate, and with its gentle pink colour, look stunning on any occasion.

Available to buy online
Champagne Lavenue Rosé (£18.74)

This Champagne was made by using the traditional Champagne method from 70 per cent Chardonnay and 30 per cent Pinot Noir giving it its rosé colour, red fruit aromas and elegant fine finish.

Available to buy at marksandspencer.com
Sainsbury's champagne, Rosé, Brut (£18.98)

This Champagne, a delicate pink in hue, is light and dry with a lively mousse. It can be served as an accomplishment to a variety of dishes and is ideal for a special occasion.

Available from Sainsbury's nationwide
De Saint Gall Rosé Brut (£112.46)

This is a rosé Champagne with a special cuvee of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir produced in the traditional Champagne method with a touch of specially selected Pinot Noir red wine to add colour and complexity.

Available to buy at marksandspencer.com
Oudinot Rosé Brut Champagne NV (£17.24)

Marks & Spencer has created this delightful rosé Champagne by working closely with Philippe Launois of the House of Oudinot.

A blend of the red grapes Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier has been used, and the delicate peachy-pink colour has been achieved by allowing the juice to mingle for a few hours with the crushed grape skin.

Available to buy at marksandspencer.com
Bolney Wine Estate 2005 Sirius Rosé(£19.45)

The Bolney Wine Estate at Bookers Vineyard won a silver medal and 'Best in Class' for its 2005 Sirius Rosé sparkling wine at the International Wine and Spirits Competition.

Made from a blend of Seyval Blanc and Merlot grapes, this wine has a wonderful 'strawberries and cream' character, with hints of vanilla and loganberries in the background.

Available at Waitrose and Co-op stores and online at www.bookersvineyard.co.uk
The Adnams Selection Champagne (£20.99)

This fresh pink Champagne has lively fruit flavours made from Pinot Noir grapes and is perfect for summer picnics and barbecues with friends.

Suitable for vegans and vegetarians, the wine is great value and available at www.adnams.co.uk or in one of the nine Cellar & Kitchen stores nationwide
Sainsbury's vintage Rosé Cava, Taste the Difference, 2007 Vintage (£9.99)

This stylish pink Cava has delicate aromas of ripe raspberries, blackcurrants and strawberries, with lively hints of lemon and pineapple and fine lasting mousse.

This Cava Rosé is made predominately with Pinot Noir and some Chardonnay for greater elegance and finesse.

Available at Sainsbury's nationwide