{"id":401,"date":"2025-06-14T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-14T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.answerla.org\/?p=401"},"modified":"2025-06-25T15:28:54","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T15:28:54","slug":"i-found-a-rose-thats-better-than-whispering-angel-and-its-only-6-99","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.answerla.org\/index.php\/2025\/06\/14\/i-found-a-rose-thats-better-than-whispering-angel-and-its-only-6-99\/","title":{"rendered":"I found a ros\u00e9 that\u2019s better than Whispering Angel \u2014 and it\u2019s only \u00a36.99"},"content":{"rendered":"
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You’ll want to sip these all summer long… (Credits: Getty Images\/fStop)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Metro journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission – learn more<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Today is National Ros\u00e9<\/a> Day, not that it takes a special day to get us to crack open a bottle.<\/p>\n

I don\u2019t know about you though, but I\u2019m all Whispering Angel\u2019d<\/a> out. It’s the Meghan Markle<\/a> of the wine world – pretty, polished and everywhere.<\/em><\/p>\n

Yes, the tutu-coloured wine has come to be synonymous with summer<\/a> sipping. It\u2019s the that one everyone\u2019s heard of and the best example of insanely good marketing since French Connection (who remembers FCUK back in the day?)<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s look at some of its credentials, the hush-toned cherub (my code for Whispering Angel) is the world\u2019s best-selling ros\u00e9 and it\u2019s just been announced that it\u2019s the official ros\u00e9 partner of Formula 1 racing. Celebs like Lady Gaga<\/a> go googoo for the stuff, with Adele<\/a> admitting to US<\/a> Vogue magazine that her fist post-lockdown trip to the supermarket was for ketchup and Whispering Angel. Ahh, celebs and their \u2018essentials\u2019.  <\/p>\n

Sacha Lichine is the man behind the brand. He didn\u2019t just bottle a pink wine<\/a> when he rebooted the ros\u00e9 category in 2006, by creating his first vintage of Whispering Angel. He bottled a lifestyle, and ever since, his influence on the world of wine has been, well, iconic. There\u2019s no other word for it.<\/p>\n

As Oscar Wilde once said, ‘imitation is the sincerest form of flattery\u2019, and boy, Whispering Angel should be flattered. It\u2019s got more knock-offs than a dodgy market in Marbella. <\/p>\n

One retailer (Asda), even has their own version of the ros\u00e9 called \u2018Screaming Devil\u2019.<\/p>\n

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The pink wine is everywhere (Picture: Whispering Angel\/Tesco)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

That said, we\u2019re reaching peak Whispering Angel right about now. When you google \u2018why is Whispering Angel\u2026\u2019, the options are \u2018so expensive\u2019, \u2018overrated\u2019, \u2018so popular\u2019, and \u2018so bad for your voice\u2019. Though the last one may be about the actual act of whispering.<\/p>\n

So, let\u2019s move beyond the pale pink predictability of Whispering Angel, especially at \u00a324 a bottle. Is it worth that much? Heck no. Sure, it\u2019s crisp and zesty, but it\u2019s also relatively simple, lean and austerely dry. Slice off a tenner and we\u2019d be in the right ballpark.<\/p>\n

Luckily, there\u2019s a sea of pink wines that\u2019ll make us want to take a selfie on a White Lotus-style yacht this summer, minus the murder. So let\u2019s twist the screwcap on something a little bit more interesting, shall we?<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve swirled, sipped and spat out 100 wines at supermarket<\/a> tastings over the last few months and collated a selection of the most gluggable from Aldi<\/a>, Lidl<\/a>, Asda<\/a>, Sainsbury\u2019s,<\/a> Morrisons<\/a>, Co-op and M&S. <\/a><\/p>\n

So ice down your wine glasses, here are my top 15 (in order of price):<\/p>\n

Under \u00a310<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Deluxe Argentinian Malbec Ros\u00e9 Mendoza, Argentina, \u00a36.49, Lidl<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Lidl’s \u00a36.49 bottle is top notch (Picture: Lidl)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Subconsciously, we equate darker coloured ros\u00e9 with sweetness. That\u2019s just not the case here, or anywhere other than Californian blush wines, really. This is all dry, nectarine sherbet, violets and spice flavours with a gorgeous whoosh of zest factor. Ignore the cranky Vivino reviews, this bottling is top notch.<\/p>\n

Wine Atlas Ile de Beaute Rose, Corsica, \u00a36.97, Asda<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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A great wine that’s subtle at first but delivers a jolt (Picture: Asda)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A Corsican ros\u00e9 is always going to make it onto my list. \u2018The Island of Beauty\u2019 is located just south of Provence, so it\u2019s not a stretch to see how they produce great ros\u00e9. 50 million bottles of it a year, no less, so they know what they\u2019re doing. This is subtle at first, but delivers a jolt of perfumed apricot skin and red berry fruit flavours. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Ca Del Lago Rosato Trevenezie, \u00a36.99, Italy, Lidl<\/strong> – Overall Winner<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Lidl’s Ca Del Lago Rosato Trevenezie is the best of the bunch (Picture: Lidl)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

First place goes to one I\u2019ve recommended a few times now. It\u2019s part of Lidl\u2019s core range and is reminiscent of the iconic Ca dei Frati Rosa dei Frati (\u00a325 a bottle). Lidl\u2019s version has everything we need in our ros\u00e9-swilling life, from flavours of Red Lady apples to Mirabelle plum skin and cherry blossom. A genuine delight that could (and probably should) be twice the price.<\/p>\n

Coteaux Varois en Provence Ros\u00e9, France, \u00a37.47, Asda<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

I was staggered by the dinky price tag of this ros\u00e9, considering its incredible intensity and punnet-loads of cherry flavours. It\u2019s also fresh, zesty and minerally. Coteaux de Varois is a key appellation in Provence which sits alongside C\u00f4tes de Provence, in the Var region. This bottle is super concentrated and exceptional value for money.<\/p>\n

Co-op Irresistible Solo Dry Rose, Spain, \u00a38.50, Co-op<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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A wine that delivers a burst of wild strawberry flavours (Picture: Co-op)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This wine has barely any colour yet delivers an unexpected burst of wild strawberry flavours. What the David Blaine is going on? It\u2019s made from generously fruity, Spanish old vine Garnacha grapes that have had the juice separated from the skins almost immediately. Pale and very interesting.  <\/p>\n

C\u00f4te des Roses Ros\u00e9, \u00a39.28, Asda<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Perfect for Whispering Angel fans (Picture: Asda)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This ros\u00e9 has got what it takes to become a Whispering Angel-like icon. The bottle has a rose embossed on its base, for goodness sake. It\u2019s made by French ex-rugby player, Gerard Bertrand, who also makes Jon Bon Jovi\u2019<\/a>s ros\u00e9, Hampton Water. Think generous notes of strawberry sherbet and pomegranate jewels in flavour.<\/p>\n

Rosorange, Aldi, \u00a39.99<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Opulent and generous (Picture: Aldi)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

You probably already know this wine if you\u2019re on social media. It went viral last year for being the only ros\u00e9\/orange wine hybrid in existence. More crucially though, it\u2019s got a cute, insta-friendly bottle with picture of an orange on the label. The wine itself is opulent and generous, with textured flavours of nectarine and tangerine pith.<\/p>\n

Under \u00a312<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Breath of Paradise, Lidl, \u00a310.99, Lidl<\/strong><\/p>\n

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A not so subtle supermarket version of the iconic drink (Picture: Till Britze)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Lidl recently launched their not-so-subtle version of Whispering Angel, which even has a pair of angel wings on the label just in case you didn\u2019t get it. This has bright and zesty flavours of Mirabelle plum and cantaloupe melon one slays at under half the price  <\/p>\n

Extra Special Notre-Dames Des Anges Provence Ros\u00e9, \u00a310.47, Asda<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

This ros\u00e9 is rolling in awards, and it’s no wonder as it\u2019s delicious. It\u2019s got more stewed strawberry flavours than a regular Provence ros\u00e9 with a soupcon of candyfloss in the blend, not literally though. It\u2019s generous with its flavours and worth spanking a few more quid on.<\/p>\n

Chassaux et Fils Sainte Victoire Provence Ros\u00e9, \u00a311.99, Aldi<\/strong><\/p>\n

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I went loopy for this ros\u00e9 (Picture: Aldi)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I went a bit loopy for this ros\u00e9 when I first tasted it back in March at the Aldi wine tasting. I\u2019ve put the word \u2018rich\u2019 a lot in my notes, which is a good thing. This is better quality than the cherub that speaks quietly, with more texture, nectarine and blood orange fruit character and a mouthwatering whizzy note on the finish.<\/p>\n

Kylie Minogue Vin de Provence, \u00a311.88, Asda<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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I just can’t get this out of my glass (Picture: Asda)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I just can\u2019t get you out of my glass, Kylie. Not when you\u2019re tasting this good! Not to be confused with the more expensive \u2018C\u00f4tes de Provence\u2019 wine, also by Kylie which is more expensive and in a squat bottle. There\u2019s also her \u2018Kylie Ros\u00e9\u2019 which is cheaper and made from grapes grown across France.<\/p>\n

Under \u00a315<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Screaming Devil Ros\u00e9, \u00a312.97, Asda<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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A textured, peachy-tasting wine (Picture: Asda)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The name usually takes a minute for the penny to drop. Once it has, pop open a bottle and you\u2019ll find a generous helping of textured, peachy-tasting ros\u00e9. It\u2019s a ros\u00e9-all-day guzzler, slightly deeper in colour than the wine it\u2019s inspired by, but it actually tastes more expensive at half the price.<\/p>\n

Mirabeau X C\u00f4tes de Provence Ros\u00e9, \u00a313.25, Sainsbury\u2019s<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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A very pretty wine (Picture: Sainsbury’s)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Ros\u00e9s don\u2019t come prettier than Mirabeau, fact. At this point though, there\u2019s too many Mirabeau labels for me to keep up with, so I tend to gravitate towards the original. Confusing in itself as there\u2019s another one actually called \u2018the original\u2019. Anyway, this one is elegant, juicy and clean with aromatic notes of cherry blossom and white peach.<\/p>\n

Roseblood Ros\u00e9, \u00a314, Majestic<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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This one has reached cult-like status (Picture: Majestic)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I\u2019d heard about this ros\u00e9 before actually tasting it, it had a kind of cult-like status. Now I know why, it\u2019s co-owned by former French President, Nicolas Sarkozy <\/a>and his supermodel wife and singer (and former First Lady of France), Carla Bruni. It\u2019s made by Chateau d\u2019Estoublon, who have been making revered wines for 500 years. The wine is delicious, pithy with notes of candied rhubarb and wild strawberries.  <\/p>\n

Under \u00a320<\/strong><\/h2>\n

La Balconne Organic Provence Ros\u00e9, \u00a318, M&S<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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I’m a big fan of this M&S one (Picture: M&S)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

At around a fiver cheaper than the cherubic wine, I\u2019m a big fan of M&S\u2019s version. Made by a husband and wife team in the C\u00f4tes de Provence, in terms of flavour, it has a uniquely grown-up style. You won\u2019t find anything candied or cutesy about it, it\u2019s a vibrantly fruity, saline and overtly gastronomic wine. Lobster spaghetti, anyone?<\/p>\n

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