The six wine dupes that will save you £££s – including a half-price champagne
11/14/2024 06:28 AM
AS the festive season approaches, your wallet might be screaming at the thought of having to replenish the wine rack.
Which is why we’ve rounded up the best and newest budget options of some of your fave but expensive wines – meaning that this Christmas you won’t have to sacrifice quality if you want to save big.
Actual champagne for half the price of a bottle of Taittinger is ideal for those special toasts around the Christmas table or for seeing in New Year.
Meanwhile, there’s a host of rose, white and red to cover all tastes, including a great all-rounder that comes in at under £5!
We’ve included a couple of bottles that will earn you a few knowing winks too, such as this cheeky dupe of Whispering Angel and a double of Bread & Butter.
But be quick to fill your basket, as some of these are bound to sell out.
If you like… Whispering Angel
SAVE £9!
Try… Screaming Devil, £13, Asda– BUY NOW
Once you've stopped chuckling at this fab play on words of this Asda-stocked rose, add a Screaming Devil to basket for luxe-for-less vibes.
It’s a hot favourite among fans of the fancy Whispering Angel, which comes in at a hefty £22 a bottle.
This dupe will be a talking point at any Christmas party.
If you like… Taittinger Vintage Champagne
SAVE £30!
Try… Tesco Finest Vintage Champagne, £30
It might not come adorned in the famous Taittinger label, but once this is in your glass, you can be sure you're quaffing actual champagne.
Even better, it’s half the price – Taittinger comes in at £60 a bottle, whereas Tesco’s fizz will set you back a reasonable £30.
Perfect for popping this Christmas.
If you like… Bread & Butter Chardonnay
SAVE £5.50!
Try… Butter Side UP Chardonnay, £10, Asda
The boujee Bread & Butter Chardonnay has become a fave with middle-class millennials, even if it does cost £15.50 a bottle.
So, you'll be pleased to know there are similar hints of vanilla and toasted oak in this cheeky new vino from Asda, plus both hail from the grapevines of California.
At a glance, you’d think it was the OG thanks to the iconic label design!
If you like… Kylie Minogue Cotes de Provence Rose
SAVE £7.51!
Try… Rosalie Cotes De Provence Rose, £8.49, Aldi
Pale pink in colour with subtle flavours of raspberry and pomegranate, the crisp new Rosalie is like Kylie's long-lost sister.
In fact, mistress of wine Sam Caporn declared them "so similar in taste and colour, they are completely identical!” when blind-tasted.
You wouldn’t know Aldi’s offering was almost £8 cheaper, with the OG costing £16 a bottle.
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 might seem a bit suss, but trust us when we say it's worth adding a bottle of this Chilean red to your trolley next time you’re doing your big Tesco shop.
While it might not have the exact depth of the Joel Gott, which costs £35 a bottle, it's still full of juicy blackcurrant and a touch of spice.
It’s a solid medium-bodied wine perfect for autumn/winter.
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, as it’s made in the same way as champagne, Morrisons' Cremant is the ideal alternative – and at a far cheaper price.
With a bottle of Moet setting you back £50, you can afford to stock up on four bottles of Morrisons’ budget fizz.
You’ll be pleased to hear it tastes good too, with a nice balance of creaminess and citrusy apple and cranberry notes.
Bottoms up!
