Supermarket own-label wines feature frequently in Decanter’s recommendations and reviews, because they provide notable consistency and value for money.
While it is difficult to make great Champagne cheaply – it is a labour-intensive process, after all – there are still gems to be found on supermarket shelves under their own-label brands.
If you’re looking for recognisable names, the grandes marques can of course also be found in supermarkets.
Scroll down to see the top value UK supermarket Champagne to seek out
There are are also impressive Champagne alternatives in supermarkets that go beyond Prosecco, such as Crémant de Bourgogne and English Sparkling. Find the Decanter team’s recommendations here.
Looking for bubbles and feeling adventurous? Check out these 15 offbeat sparkling wines
The UK remains one of the strongest export markets for Champagne, only second behind the US, with 28,061,766 bottles exported to the UK in 2022.
The selection below lists Champagnes from most of the key UK supermarkets, including Aldi, Booths, Co-op, Lidl, Marks & Spencer, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s, Tesco and Waitrose.
Champagne styles
There are a number of factors which influence the style of Champagne, including grapes, vintage, colour and sweetness.
The majority of the supermarket Champagne in the list below is non-vintage, with a few vintage examples.
Blanc de Blancs Champagnes offer the pure, citrus character of Chardonnay, whereas Blanc de Noirs offers a richer, red-fruited character, like Waitrose own Blanc de Noirs Brut made from 100% Pinot Noir.
Prepared to splash out this Christmas? See the Best vintage and non-vintage Champagnes to try
The best supermarket Champagne to try:
The wines below have been tasted and rated by the Decanter editorial team, and are ordered by colour and score.