CHAMPAGNE/PROSECCO

WINNER Sainsbury’s Taste The Difference NV Champagne Brut (available 11 November) 79/100 £18 for 75cl A rich, brioche aroma with zesty lemon notes and rich Bramley apple flavours. Well balanced and complex, this great-value Champagne is a real treat, whether it’s accompanying fish, poultry or mushroom-based canapés. RUNNERS-UP

By Sainsbury’s Winemaker’s Selection Blanc de Noirs Champagne Brut NV

78/100 £20 for 75cl A deliciously rich, yeasty aroma, with baked lemon curd and rich toasty flavours, plus oxidised apple and vanilla notes. An excellent Champagne that’s well balanced with lively bubbles. Oudinot Brut Champagne NV

78/100 £27 for 75cl; Marks & Spencer A soft, appealing aroma of green apples, fresh, balanced acidity and a citrus-filled palate with floral notes. With its smooth, gentle bubbles, this is very easy to drink. Nicolas Courtin Brut NV Champagne

78/100 £20.99 for 75cl; Majestic.co.uk This tangy bubbly has a delicate pink hue along with a fresh, sherbet nose, citrus, raspberry and grassy notes, a green-apple flavour, plus a herby finish. Champagne Gremillet Brut Selection NV

78/100 £23.99 for 75cl; Virginwines.co.uk Packed with bright Granny Smith apple flavours and a delicate sherbet note. The bubbles are lively and the finish is slightly rich and very refreshing. A fizz that would go well with fish dishes.

Veuve Monsigny Champagne Brut NV

77/100 £10.99 for 75cl; Aldi (in store only)

Rich, ripe apricot and juicy red-apple aromas, with vanilla and raspberry notes; delightfully lively bubbles and a well-balanced, tangy finish. Amazing value for money!