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.

Enjoy this one on its own – it's almost too delicious to drink with food – so you can appreciate the flavours and silky mouthfeel. But this secondary fermentation also produces flavours of toast, nuts and yeast – the flavours we most associate with champagne. 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. Although often served as an aperitif, rosé champagne is a particularly versatile wine, pairing well with a wide range of dishes. In a bid to demystify this versatile fizz and ensure you get the maximum value for money, the Good Housekeeping Institute tried a selection from all the big brands and supermarkets, to bring you this ultimate guide to the best bottles.

The yeast is then removed, the wine corked, and it is ready to sell, though the best wines are kept longer. These champagne glasses have a smoked grey tinted finish that add a modern touch to their classic fluted design.

Made by one of the region’s smaller cooperatives, this champers is so fresh and chalky yet slightly lemony that it’ll feel like you're drinking sparkling chablis. For something a little more unique, try a champagne mojito or refreshing sgroppino (mixing champagne with vodka and lemon sorbet). Hearst UK is the trading name of the National Magazine Company Ltd, 30 Panton Street, Leicester Square, London, SW1Y 4AJ. Ease it up, always with your hand over the cork in a firm grip and, as you hear a pop, you know you've opened it. Please always read the labels, warnings, and directions provided with the product before using or consuming a product.

Up next, we have a bottle from a small grower based in Bouzy, which was, and to some extent still is, known as red wine country. About this item Created using the méthode champenoise, this rosé sparkling wine is a blend of Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay. No wonder most of us just reach for one of the big names (though these can be a disappointment too). Classic champagne cocktails include buck’s fizz for a special brunch, or a fruity kir royale made with crème de cassis. For regular wine deliveries direct to your door, sign up to the BBC Good Food Wine Club for discounts on exclusively curated wine cases chosen by experts and the BBC Good Food team.

This female powerhouse duo has created a champagne packed with wild strawberry and red cherries, alongside a touch of pink grapefruit. Watch out though – sometimes your nose will pick up on more confected notes and trick you into thinking the liquid is sweeter than it is.

Once the cork is out, it will be followed by froth, which should go straight into that readied glass. We’d recommend pairing with a rich oily fish like smoked salmon or alongside a charcuterie board for your next dinner à deux.