Today, it’s synonymous with Wimbledon, and just as popular as ever, thanks to a freshness (think cut grass and tart apple), that you may recognise from Lanson’s Black Label. Boasting a fruity and well-structured profile, this premium sparkling wine is the perfect partner to celebrate life's special moments. Made entirely from black grapes, pinot noir and pinot meunier, this is bursting with ripe stone fruit, flaky pastry and almonds.

A grower champagne means that all the grapes in the wine came from the producer’s own property, unusual in this region of big brands. It’s the drink of parties and celebrations, of weddings and christenings, the drink that conjures up memories of special occasions and a touch of luxury. All the fruit is sourced from the Grand Cru village of Mailly so the grapes are absolutely top-notch – meaning very expensive. Please always read the labels, warnings, and directions provided with the product before using or consuming a product. The blend is dominated by black grapes, mainly pinot meunier, and you can really taste that richness coming through in the finished glass.The yeast is then removed, the wine corked, and it is ready to sell, though the best wines are kept longer. Champagne roses are usually made with a small addition of red wine (made from pinot noir) being added to the blend. Whether you're celebrating, or just because, a glass of rosé champagne is a great way to toast a special occasion (and particularly suited to Valentine's Day.

Made using a blend of pinot noir, pinot meunier (both of which are black grapes) and chardonnay, rosé champagne can only be labelled as such if it’s produced in the Champagne region of France. About this item Created using the méthode champenoise, this rosé sparkling wine is a blend of Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay. It’s made by the small house of Henriot and there’s clearly some mature wines in the blend because the flavour is all cooked apples, meaty yeasty notes and hazelnuts. You get unripe apricots and tart green grapes mingling with sweet brioche and vanilla on the palate, with ripe red berries on the nose.Warmth and/or rough handling both make for an explosive cork situation and the likelihood of more mess and waste. Blanc de noirs means it’s only made from dark grapes which you can taste in the vivid, orangey fruit moving into marmalade flavours that have a real smokiness on the finish.

With its notes of bruised apple, flakey pastry, toasted brioche and hazelnuts, it massively over-delivers for the money.However, don’t let this fool you — it retains a long dry finish, making this an excellent choice for a glass or two before dinner. The resulting wines – low in alcohol and high in acidity – are not yet delicious but perfect for turning into sparkling wine. It may be quite stiff at first – if so, alternate pulling and twisting motions – but as you go you'll start to feel the pressure from within helping you out. We’d recommend pairing with a rich oily fish like smoked salmon or alongside a charcuterie board for your next dinner à deux. Although often served as an aperitif, rosé champagne is a particularly versatile wine, pairing well with a wide range of dishes.