6 of the best supermarket wine dupes, including half-price champagne
As the holidays approach, your wallet may be screaming at the thought of restocking the wine rack.
That’s why we’ve rounded up the best and latest budget options of some of your favorite but expensive wines – meaning you don’t have to sacrifice quality this Christmas if you want to save big.
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Real champagne for half the price of a bottle of Taittinger is ideal for that special toast around the Christmas table or to see in the New Year.
Meanwhile, there are a host of rosé, white and red products to suit all tastes, including a great all-rounder available for under €5!
We’ve also included a few bottles that will also give you a few knowing nods, like this cheeky dupe of Whispering Angel and a double Bread & Butter.
But be quick to fill your cart as some of these will undoubtedly sell out.
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If you want… Whispering Angel
SAVE £9!
Try… Screaming Devil, £13, Asda – BUY NOW
Once you’ve stopped grinning at this fantastic play on the words of this Asda rose, add a Screaming Devil to your basket for a luxury-for-less vibe.
It’s a firm favorite among fans of the chic Whispering Angel, which costs a hefty £22 a bottle.
This dupe will be a talking point at any Christmas party.
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If you like… Taittinger Vintage Champagne
SAVE £30!
Try… Tesco Finest Vintage Champagne, £30
It may not be adorned with the famous Taittinger label, but once this is in your glass you can be sure you are drinking real champagne.
In fact, it’s half the price: Taittinger costs £60 a bottle, while Tesco’s fizz will set you back a reasonable £30.
Perfect to rock this Christmas.
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If you like… Bread & Butter Chardonnay
SAVE €5.50!
Try… Butter Side UP Chardonnay, £10, Asda
The boujee Bread & Butter Chardonnay has become a favorite with middle-class millennials, even though it costs £15.50 a bottle.
So you’ll be happy to know that there are similar hints of vanilla and toasted oak in this bold new vino from Asda, plus both come from the vines of California.
At a glance you’d think it was the OG thanks to the iconic label design!
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If you want…Kylie Minogue Cotes de Provence Rose
SAVE €7.51!
Try… Rosalie Cotes De Provence Rose, £8.49, Aldi
Pale pink in color with subtle flavors of raspberry and pomegranate, the fresh new Rosalie resembles Kylie’s long-lost sister.
Wine master Sam Caporn even declared them “so similar in taste and color, they are completely identical!” when they were tasted blind.
You wouldn’t know that Aldi’s offering was almost £8 cheaper, while the OG was £16 per bottle.
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If you like…Joel Gott Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
SAVE €30.81!
Try… Lateral Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon, £4.19, Tesco – BUY NOW
The price difference may seem a bit big, but trust us when we say it’s worth adding a bottle of this Chilean red wine to your cart the next time you head to your big Tesco store.
While it may not have the exact depth of the Joel Gott, which costs £35 a bottle, it is still full of juicy blackcurrants and a hint of spice.
It is a sturdy medium-bodied wine, perfect for autumn/winter.
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If you like Moet & Chandon Imperial Rose Non Vintage Champagne
SAVE €37.50!
Try… Morrisons The Best Cremant De Limoux Rose, £12.50 – BUY NOW
Lucy Hitchcock, founder of Partner In Wine, said that because it is made in the same way as champagne, Morrisons’ Cremant is the ideal alternative – and at a much lower price.
With a bottle of Moet costing £50, you can afford to stock up on four bottles of Morrisons budget fizz.
You’ll be happy to hear that it tastes good too, with a nice balance of creaminess and citrusy apple and cranberry notes.
Bottoms up!
