WHISPERING Angel has become a sought-after wine in recent years thanks to its celebrity appeal and fruity character.
But with a magnum of the designer tipple costing £42, it’s a bottle that shoppers see more as a payday gift than a regular purchase for the weekly shop.
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Whispering Angel is the flagship wine of Château d’Esclans, a vineyard north of Saint Tropez, France.
It became a celebrity favorite after it hit the market in 2006, with Adele once saying it turned her “into a barking dog.”
The hype is due to the beautiful bottle, the Instagram-worthy appearance and the champagne-like branding.
Many sommeliers are convinced that Whispering Angel has made rosé popular again.
But what does that mean for us, the ordinary people, who can’t normally afford £22 for 75cl of wine?
Fortunately, we are not left in the dark, because many supermarkets have counterfeit wines on their shelves.
Dupes are a concept that has become popular on TikTok over the past four years. They are counterfeit products that are cheaper alternatives to luxury brand products.
It can apply to anything from fashion and beauty to food and drink.
In the case of Whispering Angel duplicates, Asda started stocking the hilariously named Screaming Devil as a cheaper alternative.
The Screaming Devil Côtes de Provence was even on sale in the supermarket for just £7.50 for a while, but has now been reduced to £13.
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Customers can look out for the next price drop or purchase the bottle for £10 on Amazon.
“I think it’s a nice play on words,” affordable wine expert Andy Pincott tells Fabulous.
People will think it’s a fake, even though it doesn’t say so explicitly.
“It’s a fun play on words that makes you want to try it – and it’s a lot cheaper than Whispering Angel.”
Andy’s budget rosé recommendations
Mount Rozier Reserve Fairtrade Kikkerkoor Rosé – £7 in Co-op
Pierre Jaurant Le Petit Poulet Rosé – £6.49 at Aldi
Pierre Jaurant Sud De France Rosé – £6.29 at Aldi
Le Cellier de Saint Louis Coteaux Varois en Provence Rosé – £8 at Asda
Montgravet Cinsault Rosé – £6.49 at Waitrose
He described the flavor profile as “dry, soft with flavors of strawberry and peach, and also a hint of melon.”
When asked how this wine compares to Whispering Angel, Andy explained: “It’s a fair approximation because it’s a similar style of wine with similar flavour profiles to a lot of wines from the region, but it’s not the same.”
But given the chance to buy it for £7.50 a bottle, he says it’s worth making the swap.
Asda bosses urged shoppers: “Don’t hesitate to discover the charms of the Screaming Devil.
“Perfumed aromas of white peach, bright mango and passion fruit, along with some rhubarb notes on the nose.
“A really lively, vibrant palate, a fresh and salty structure, a beautiful spicy length, with intense aromas.”
A wine connoisseur drinking wine from his armchair rated it as “simply fantastic”.
“I heard about this wine when I was watching This Morning,” they said.
“It’s the rival of Whispering Angel – it’s as good and cheaper too.”
Another buyer joined in the conversation: “This wine is just as good as Whispering Angel, the price is just a bonus.
“It is very easy to drink.
“You will not be disappointed.”
