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Wales Online
4 days ago
- General
- Wales Online
'I tried best Champagne in the world and the price left me floored'
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info What springs to mind when you think about the best Champagne in the world? You likely think of a hefty price tag and purchasing it from somewhere seriously fancy where you'd seldom frequent. While the bubbly is a gorgeous celebratory drink, many are priced out of its luxury thanks to the eye-watering amount many bottles cost. So, what if I told you that the best Champagne in the world actually doesn't have a huge price tag? In fact, it can be found at your nearest Aldi supermarket for just £15. You'd likely laugh at me. But it's the truth. Aldi's Veuve Monsigny Champagne Brut has been named World's Best Champagne at the prestigious World Champagne Awards 2025, outshining luxury rival G.H. Martel Honoré de Balzac Edition Limitée, which retails for almost £50. When I found out that the best Champagne in the world was not only affordable but could be picked up at my local supermarket, I was sold. £15 is the top end of what I'd usually pay for a supermarket Prosecco, so to have the luxury of a Champagne for that price feels super decadent. (Image: Danielle Kate Wroe) Let me tell you, I was not disappointed with the taste. The Champagne is crafted from a classic blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier, and matured in cellars to enhance its complexity and length, and as a result, it is sweet, easy to drink, and delicious. As a usual Prosecco drinker, I've turned my nose up at Champagnes in the past, even opting to slyly pour vintage Moet away at parties (please don't judge me) because I'm just not fond of the taste. But the world's best Champagne has possibly converted me - provided that I can drink just the £15 bottles, rather than ones that cost in excess of £100. Aldi shared that the Champagne is known for its aromas of ripe apple, soft red fruit, and delicate florals - a testament to expert winemaking without the premium price tag. This is a statement I can back, because the Champagne is the most delicious I've ever tasted. It was sweet, delicious, and didn't give that acid-reflux feeling that a lot of Champagnes tend to, which was a huge bonus. In fact, I'd say it went down almost too easily! (Image: Danielle Kate Wroe) I poured my dad a glass and asked him to guess how much the best Champagne in the world costs. He guessed a whopping £200 a bottle, so I feel like Aldi should be really proud of themselves. Julie Ashfield, Chief Commercial Officer at Aldi UK, said: "To have our £14.95 Veuve Monsigny Champagne Brut recognised as the best in the world is proof that exceptional quality doesn't have to come with an eye-watering price tag. "It's a proud moment not just for Aldi, but for our customers who can enjoy world-class champagne without breaking the bank."
North Wales Live
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- North Wales Live
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Have you ever wished that there was a one-stop shop for all things book recommendations and book news? Well, wish no more because The Bookish Drop is here to satisfy all your bookish cravings (specific books and sweet treats are not included, sadly). Journalists Catherine Shuttleworth, Danielle Kate Wroe, Talya Honebeek and Zoe Delaney will send you the latest book-related news straight to your inbox once a week. What will be in The Bookish Drop each week? If you want to know the gossip about new releases months before they're available on shelves, or want exclusive interviews with authors, or to find your new favourite indie writer who you can tell all your friends about, The Bookish Drop is perfect for you. We're curating bookish news into one easily digestible newsletter so you don't have to trawl the internet looking at different sources, because we've already done it for you. Books that you may be avoiding because of their Goodreads rating - we'll convince you to read. We'll find social media posts that you're going to be interested in and love, helping you build your bookish communities. Free of charge, we'll curate book news from around the world that you'll be interested in. Book nooks of your dreams, genres you've never even thought to pick up before, and so much more directly to your inbox. And, what's more, you can participate in polls, tell us where you read from to feature in our 'Book Nook of the Week' section, and let us know about book clubs you want to shout about, your favourite places in the UK to grab a coffee and read, or even just let us know what sort of things you want to see from us in the future. We're building a bookish community, and we want you to be a part of it. How do I sign up to The Bookish Drop? The Bookish Drop will be published on Substack, an independent platform with no ads, making for a clean reading experience. You can read the newsletter there on desktop or the app, or simply from your email inbox. So not only do you not have to go searching for the news itself – or wait for the algorithm to decide this is what you might like to see – you don't even have to search for the newsletter. Once it's live it's sent directly to you to read at your leisure. No doomscrolling, no ads, no clutter, just the book news and reviews that matter to you. Sign up below for The Bookish Drop newsletter.
Wales Online
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
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Sign up to our newsletter The Bookish Drop Introducing our free newsletter the Bookish Drop and why if you love books you need to subscribe Our free Bookish Drop newsletter has launched. (Image: Getty ) Have you ever wished that there was a one-stop shop for all things book recommendations and book news? Well, wish no more because The Bookish Drop is here to satisfy all your bookish cravings (specific books and sweet treats are not included, sadly). Journalists Catherine Shuttleworth , Danielle Kate Wroe, Talya Honebeek and Zoe Delaney will send you the latest book-related news straight to your inbox once a week. What will be in The Bookish Drop each week? If you want to know the gossip about new releases months before they're available on shelves, or want exclusive interviews with authors, or to find your new favourite indie writer who you can tell all your friends about, The Bookish Drop is perfect for you. We're curating bookish news into one easily digestible newsletter so you don't have to trawl the internet looking at different sources, because we've already done it for you. Books that you may be avoiding because of their Goodreads rating - we'll convince you to read. We'll find social media posts that you're going to be interested in and love, helping you build your bookish communities. Article continues below Free of charge, we'll curate book news from around the world that you'll be interested in. Book nooks of your dreams, genres you've never even thought to pick up before, and so much more directly to your inbox. And, what's more, you can participate in polls, tell us where you read from to feature in our 'Book Nook of the Week' section, and let us know about book clubs you want to shout about, your favourite places in the UK to grab a coffee and read, or even just let us know what sort of things you want to see from us in the future. We're building a bookish community, and we want you to be a part of it. How do I sign up to The Bookish Drop? The Bookish Drop will be published on Substack, an independent platform with no ads, making for a clean reading experience. You can read the newsletter there on desktop or the app, or simply from your email inbox. So not only do you not have to go searching for the news itself – or wait for the algorithm to decide this is what you might like to see – you don't even have to search for the newsletter. Once it's live it's sent directly to you to read at your leisure. No doomscrolling, no ads, no clutter, just the book news and reviews that matter to you. Sign up below for The Bookish Drop newsletter. Article continues below
Daily Mirror
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
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Introducing our free Bookish Drop newsletter, and why if you love books you need to subscribe. Have you ever wished that there was a one-stop shop for all things book recommendations and book news? Well, wish no more because The Bookish Drop is here to satisfy all your bookish cravings (specific books and sweet treats are not included, sadly). Catherine Shuttleworth, Danielle Kate Wroe, Talya Honebeek and Zoe Delaney will send you the latest book-related news straight to your inbox once a week. What will be in The Bookish Drop each week? Well, if you want to know the insider gossip about new releases months before they're available on shelves, or want exclusive interviews with authors, or to find your new favourite indie writer who you can tell all your friends about, The Bookish Drop is perfect for you. We're curating bookish news into one easily digestible newsletter so you don't have to trawl the internet looking at different sources, because we've already done it for you. Books that you may be avoiding because of their Goodreads rating - we'll convince you to read. We'll find social media posts that you're going to be interested in and love, helping you build your bookish communities. Free of charge, we'll curate book news from around the world that you'll be interested in. Book nooks of your dreams, genres you've never even thought to pick up before, and so much more directly to your inbox. And, what's more, you can participate in polls, tell us where you read from to feature in our 'Book Nook of the Week' section, and let us know about book clubs you want to shout about, your favourite places in the UK to grab a coffee and read, or even just let us know what sorts of things you want to see from us in the future. We're building a bookish community, and we want you to be a part of it. How do I sign up to The Bookish Drop? The Bookish Drop will be published on Substack, an independent platform with no ads, making for a cleaner reading experience than on many other websites. You can read the newsletter there on desktop or the app, or simply from your email inbox. So not only do you not have to go searching for the news itself – or wait for the algorithm to decide this is what you might like to see – you don't even have to search for the newsletter. Once it's live it's sent directly to you to read at your leisure. No doomscrolling, no ads, no clutter, just the book news and reviews that matter to you. Sign up below for the free Bookish Drop newsletter.
