Celebrate for less with four great budget Champagnes
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IF you are throwing a celebration, a glass of bubbly is the ultimate tipple.
But you don't have to spend big for Champagne.
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You can get fab fizz for a fraction of the cost.
Try one of these sparkling alternatives recommended by the experts.
FRENCH FIZZ: Only sparkling wine from the Champagne region of France can be labelled Champagne.
If it is made elsewhere in France, it is called Cremant.
This is created using the same method but, without the Champagne name, it does not command the same premium.
Jennifer Deacon at Laithwaites says: 'If you love Champagne but want something easier on the pocket, Cremant is your best friend.'
Try Morrisons' The Best Cremant de Limoux, £12.25.
Jennifer says: 'Cava is such a smart buy right now.
"It's another sparkling wine where the hotter climate brings out fruitier flavours.'
Woman shares Prosecco secret code hack and how to know if it tastes like champagne
You can currently get Cava Brut for £5.79 at Sainsbury's.
CHEAP AND CHEERFUL: Prosecco is made differently to Champagne or Cava, so the flavours are slightly different but it's also a cheaper option.
Jennifer says: 'Put very simply — Champagne is made in a bottle, whereas Prosecco is made in a tank.
Top tip: look for 'Prosecco DOC' on the label.'
Until May 4, Aldi has dropped the price of its Prosecco Spumante DOC to £4.99, down from £6.99 making it the perfect time to stock up.
EXPERIMENT WITH ENGLISH: English sparkling wine is getting more popular and is a match for most continental tipples.
Get a bottle of Asquith Gardens wine for £17.97 at Asda or Tesco Finest English sparkling is £18.50 down from £21.50 with a Clubcard.
Both supermarkets are running buy six, save 25 per cent offers on wine at the moment
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