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December 2025
top rated festive bubbles
MIKE TURNER
Top-Rated Champagne & Sparkling Wines for a Truly Sparkling Christmas
Raise a glass to the season with our edit of top-rated Champagnes and sparkling wines. Hand-picked for their craftsmanship, elegance, and festive brilliance, these bottles offer something for every moment — from Christmas morning sparkle to New Year’s Eve glamour.
The Rare Drop
Prosecco DDOC Extra Dry Terredirai | Glera | 11%
Regular price
Prosecco DDOC Extra Dry Terredirai | Glera | 11%
Regular price
£
14.95
Terre di Rai Prosecco Extra Dry was born in vineyards located in Rai di San Polo in Piave. It is made up of pure Glera grapes, which are softly pressed. The sparkling wine production takes place in steel tanks according to the long Charmat method (70-90 days).
Straw yellow in color with greenish nuances and with a fine and persistent perlage, it opens on the nose with aromas of apple, lemon and yellow grapefruit. The sip is fresh and soft, with good structure.
Excellent as an aperitif, it pairs well with roast fish.
The Rare Drop
6 Beaconsfield Road
Gateshead
NE9 5EU
e: info@theraredrop.co.uk
t: 07815 942377
Straw yellow in color with greenish nuances and with a fine and persistent perlage, it opens on the nose with aromas of apple, lemon and yellow grapefruit. The sip is fresh and soft, with good structure.
Excellent as an aperitif, it pairs well with roast fish.
The Rare Drop
6 Beaconsfield Road
Gateshead
NE9 5EU
e: info@theraredrop.co.uk
t: 07815 942377
Victor indigo November
Crémant de Savoie: Domaine de L’Idylle Brut
Crémant de Savoie: Domaine de L’Idylle Brut
£
22.00
Delicious fizz from the most recently elevated Crémant region
Crémant de Savoie, which must contain a minimum of 60% local grapes Jacquère and/or Rousette, became the eighth crémant appellation in France at the end of 2015.
It joins Alsace, Bourgogne, Bordeaux, Loire, Limoux, Jura and Die.
Their Crémant is a blend of Jacquère and Roussette grapes, which are handpicked. The wine is aged on lees for 11 months before release. A crisp and bracing sparkling wine with notes of green apple and lemon.
Colour – Sparkling, White
Producer – Domaine de L’Idylle
Country – France
Region – Savoie
Vegan – No
ABV – 12.5%
Grapes – Jacquère, Roussette
Vintage – NV
Sustainability – Non-Organic
Female Winemaker – No
Food Pairings – Canapés
Victor indigo November
Arch 12, Wellington Street, Gateshead, NE8 2AJ
0191 4683203
info@victorindigonovember.co.uk
Crémant de Savoie, which must contain a minimum of 60% local grapes Jacquère and/or Rousette, became the eighth crémant appellation in France at the end of 2015.
It joins Alsace, Bourgogne, Bordeaux, Loire, Limoux, Jura and Die.
Their Crémant is a blend of Jacquère and Roussette grapes, which are handpicked. The wine is aged on lees for 11 months before release. A crisp and bracing sparkling wine with notes of green apple and lemon.
Colour – Sparkling, White
Producer – Domaine de L’Idylle
Country – France
Region – Savoie
Vegan – No
ABV – 12.5%
Grapes – Jacquère, Roussette
Vintage – NV
Sustainability – Non-Organic
Female Winemaker – No
Food Pairings – Canapés
Victor indigo November
Arch 12, Wellington Street, Gateshead, NE8 2AJ
0191 4683203
info@victorindigonovember.co.uk
District Whitley Bay
Bruno Paillard Brut Premiere Cuvee
Bruno Paillard Brut Premiere Cuvee
Say hello to our house champagne: Bruno Paillard Première Cuvée Extra-Brut NV – now available by the glass! ✨
An elegant, dry champagne from an iconic Reims producer – and the only place in the North East serving it by the glass (outside of a Michelin-starred spot 👀).
Swing by, sip something special, and discover why this bottle is so loved by sommeliers around the world. 🥂
📍 District Whitley Bay - your new independent hybrid wine shop + bar. Don't forget to stop by, or book a table at our grand OPENING this Friday 12-9pm!
66 Park View, Whitley Bay NE26 2TH
📞 01916076680
🗓️ Open Thurs, Fri, Sat & Sun!
An elegant, dry champagne from an iconic Reims producer – and the only place in the North East serving it by the glass (outside of a Michelin-starred spot 👀).
Swing by, sip something special, and discover why this bottle is so loved by sommeliers around the world. 🥂
📍 District Whitley Bay - your new independent hybrid wine shop + bar. Don't forget to stop by, or book a table at our grand OPENING this Friday 12-9pm!
66 Park View, Whitley Bay NE26 2TH
📞 01916076680
🗓️ Open Thurs, Fri, Sat & Sun!
Vilarnau ‘Gaudi’ Organic Rosé Cava Brut Reserva, Penedès
£
13.50
A pocket friendly rose recommended by wine blogger @partnerinwineuk
This elegant rosé is a case in point, recently winning a "Gold" award and a "Best in Class Cava Rosé Brut Vintage" at the Champagne & Sparkling Wine World Championships, 2023.
On the palate it’s crisp, refreshing and delicately fruity, with hints of strawberry, raspberry and a clean, dry finish that makes it effortlessly drinkable.
Perfect as an aperitif or paired with seafood, salads or light tapas, this cava offers standout value — stylish, organic and beautifully balanced. A chic choice for festive gatherings or year-round celebrations.
This elegant rosé is a case in point, recently winning a "Gold" award and a "Best in Class Cava Rosé Brut Vintage" at the Champagne & Sparkling Wine World Championships, 2023.
On the palate it’s crisp, refreshing and delicately fruity, with hints of strawberry, raspberry and a clean, dry finish that makes it effortlessly drinkable.
Perfect as an aperitif or paired with seafood, salads or light tapas, this cava offers standout value — stylish, organic and beautifully balanced. A chic choice for festive gatherings or year-round celebrations.
Sainsbury's Blanc De Blancs Brut, Taste the Difference 75cl
£
11.00 with Nectar Card
The general consensus among wine experts and social media reviewers is that it's a great value, high-quality sparkling wine.
This elegant and zesty wine has floral and fruity aromas on the nose with juicy flavours of green apple, tropical fruits and a hint of coffee to finish.
This 4th generation family winegrower has vineyards in Muscadet Côtes de GrandLieu in the South-West of Nantes, between the largest natural lake in Europe and the Ocean giving the wines its fresh minerality.
Perfect served as an aperitif or with seafood
This elegant and zesty wine has floral and fruity aromas on the nose with juicy flavours of green apple, tropical fruits and a hint of coffee to finish.
This 4th generation family winegrower has vineyards in Muscadet Côtes de GrandLieu in the South-West of Nantes, between the largest natural lake in Europe and the Ocean giving the wines its fresh minerality.
Perfect served as an aperitif or with seafood
Carruthers & Kent
Château Moncontour Sparkling Vouvray, Brut, NV
Château Moncontour Sparkling Vouvray, Brut, NV
£
20 to take away £30 to sit in
Light, fresh and appley - an absolutely delicious glass of fizz that sits comfortably between Prosecco and Champagne, ideal for those occasions that call for something in the middle.
3A Elmfield Road
Gosforth
Newcastle upon Tyne
Tyne and Wear NE3 4AY
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3A Elmfield Road
Gosforth
Newcastle upon Tyne
Tyne and Wear NE3 4AY
Aldi
VEUVE MONSIGNY
Champagne Brut
VEUVE MONSIGNY
Champagne Brut
£
15.49
Veuve Monsigny Champagne Brut winner of World’s Best Champagne at the World Champagne Awards 2025
An elegant Champagne, aged for longer to enhance its complexity. On the nose, aromas of ripe apples and soft red fruits meet delicate floral hints. In the mouth, citrus, strawberry and baked apple notes lead to a clean, lingering finish.
Aldi consistently delivers excellent wine at incredible prices. This bottle performed well with our panel, and displays notes of lemon curd, decadent brioche and a touch of coconut. You may want to stock up, as we can see this disappearing all too quickly...
An elegant Champagne, aged for longer to enhance its complexity. On the nose, aromas of ripe apples and soft red fruits meet delicate floral hints. In the mouth, citrus, strawberry and baked apple notes lead to a clean, lingering finish.
Aldi consistently delivers excellent wine at incredible prices. This bottle performed well with our panel, and displays notes of lemon curd, decadent brioche and a touch of coconut. You may want to stock up, as we can see this disappearing all too quickly...
Cavavin Newcastle
Saumur Brut, Ivoire, Louis de Grenelle
Saumur Brut, Ivoire, Louis de Grenelle
£
17.99
A top quality sparkling and the nearest to Champagne having been awarded a 3 star "Coup de Coeur" in the Guide Hachette - the maximum. Will delight everyone.
Saumur Brut Ivoire offers a pleasant, well-balanced and value-driven entry into Loire sparkling wines. It’s not overly complex or weighty — but that’s part of its charm. It’s a friendly, refreshing bubbly that does exactly what you want from a dry, affordable sparkler: light bubbles, bright fruit, and easy drinkability.
CAVAVIN NEWCASTLE
Railway Arch 9
Westgate Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 1SE
Tel: 0191 3000511
Saumur Brut Ivoire offers a pleasant, well-balanced and value-driven entry into Loire sparkling wines. It’s not overly complex or weighty — but that’s part of its charm. It’s a friendly, refreshing bubbly that does exactly what you want from a dry, affordable sparkler: light bubbles, bright fruit, and easy drinkability.
CAVAVIN NEWCASTLE
Railway Arch 9
Westgate Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 1SE
Tel: 0191 3000511
Co-op
Les Pionniers Non Vintage Champagne 75cl
Les Pionniers Non Vintage Champagne 75cl
£
23.20
This multi-award-winning champagne is consistently excellent year in, year out. We can't tell you who makes it (it's a poorly kept secret) but we can tell you you'll be hard-pressed to find a better fizz!
@affordablewinehunter reviewed
This is the one that we taste tested against veuve Clicquot in a taste test programme for Channel 5 last and it came out tops ! £22:75
@affordablewinehunter reviewed
This is the one that we taste tested against veuve Clicquot in a taste test programme for Channel 5 last and it came out tops ! £22:75
Sea Change Prosecco
£
13.99
Our multi-award winning Sea Change Prosecco is wonderfully refreshing and crisp.
A sparkling wine that has taken the UK by storm in recent years, it’s a real crowd pleaser. Maybe it’s the light, easy drinking style, flavours of elegant pears interlaced with a gentle spritz or maybe we all simply love this gold medal winner as it makes us feel a million dollars! We think Sea Change Prosecco is a great way to enjoy a fantastic sparkling wine whilst also contributing to a great cause.
By purchasing a bottle of Sea Change Prosecco you’ll be helping to fund vital research and supporting our charity partner behind the amazing film ‘A Plastic Ocean’, named by Sir David Attenborough as “one of the most important films of our time” which has ignited mass consumer awareness around the globe.
Recommended by @tynetipplesandtravel
A sparkling wine that has taken the UK by storm in recent years, it’s a real crowd pleaser. Maybe it’s the light, easy drinking style, flavours of elegant pears interlaced with a gentle spritz or maybe we all simply love this gold medal winner as it makes us feel a million dollars! We think Sea Change Prosecco is a great way to enjoy a fantastic sparkling wine whilst also contributing to a great cause.
By purchasing a bottle of Sea Change Prosecco you’ll be helping to fund vital research and supporting our charity partner behind the amazing film ‘A Plastic Ocean’, named by Sir David Attenborough as “one of the most important films of our time” which has ignited mass consumer awareness around the globe.
Recommended by @tynetipplesandtravel
Lidl
Comte de Senneval Champagne AOP Brut
Comte de Senneval Champagne AOP Brut
£
9.99 with Lidl Card
Lidl’s house champagne can’t be beaten on price, making it perfect for parties. The approachable fizz displays vine fruit, lemon sherbet, apricot, and a nutty biscuit note, and proved popular with our testers.
Recommended by @affordablewinehunter
Recommended by @affordablewinehunter
Sainsbury's Ellercombe English Sparkling Wine, Taste the Difference 75cl
£
18.00 with Nectar £22.00
Recommended by @tynetipples
This English Sparkling wine has crisp green apple aromas, toasty brioche notes and delicate citrus flavours. With its fine bubbles and hint of elderflower on the finish, it makes a delicious match for fresh seafood.
The grapes for this wine are grown in prime vineyard sites across Southern England. A blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier wines are fermented in the bottle using the traditional method to produce this elegant sparkling wine.
This English Sparkling wine has crisp green apple aromas, toasty brioche notes and delicate citrus flavours. With its fine bubbles and hint of elderflower on the finish, it makes a delicious match for fresh seafood.
The grapes for this wine are grown in prime vineyard sites across Southern England. A blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier wines are fermented in the bottle using the traditional method to produce this elegant sparkling wine.
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