When you are looking to celebrate a special occasion, host a memorable dinner party, or simply treat yourself to something truly exceptional, spending a little more can yield incredible results.
Over the last year, I have tasted over 1500 wines at retailer press tastings to bring you my favourite premium wines priced over £20.
This list is updated every June and December.
Asda
- Louis Bernard Champagne Brut (2018) – £28.00 A precise and toasty brut Champagne showcasing citrus and orchard fruit framed by deep autolytic complexity.
- Louvel Fontaine Champagne (2016) – £28.98 This elegantly structured Champagne delivers classic pastry and fresh apple flavours after extended bottle maturation.
Co-op
- Les Pionniers Champagne Brut (NV) – £24.00 A classic, refreshing Champagne with a harmonious mix of toasty brioche, apple, and citrus.
- Château Beau-Site Saint-Estèphe (2019) – £25.00 A well-integrated, oak-aged Bordeaux delivering strong dark fruit aromas and a rich, structured taste.
- Les Pionniers Vintage Champagne (2023) – £33.50 An outstanding, elegant Champagne offering inviting notes of rich brioche and baked apple.
Majestic
- Château Peyrassol ‘XIIIE’ Organic Rosé (2025) – £22.00 Delicate and refreshing, this organic rosé elegantly combines bright red fruit notes with zesty citrus.
- Parcel Series English Sparkling (NV) – £25.00 Intensely flavoured with brioche, lemon, and apple aromas, this sparkling offers remarkable depth and a touch of sweetness.
- Montaudon Réserve Première Brut Champagne (NV) – £27.00 A crisp, citrusy Champagne delivering orchard fruit flavours layered with bread and biscuit complexity.
- Côté AIX Magnum (2025) – £28.00 Very pale salmon in colour, this fruity, dry rosé magnum provides lovely aromas of strawberry and white flowers.
- Canard-Duchêne Vintage Brut Champagne (2018) – £35.00 Crisp apple flavours are balanced by a delightful creaminess and brioche aromas in this elegant, golden Champagne.
- Roebuck Estates Rosé Reserve (2019) – £39.00 This extremely pale, crisp sparkling rosé delivers a citrus-driven taste with excellent leesy brioche complexity.
Morrisons
- The Best English Sparkling Grand Reserve Brut (NV) – £24.00-£25.00 A complex, layered sparkler featuring notes of baked pastry, apple, and butter with fine bubbles and excellent length.
- Champagne Charles Clément Brut (NV) – £25.00 A well-balanced Champagne boasting pleasant brioche and apple flavours lifted by a crisp, fresh acidity.
- Etienne Leclair Signature Collection Champagne (2016) – £30.00 A fine, elegant Champagne with precise citrus flavours and deep brioche complexity from extended lees ageing.
Sainsbury’s
- Ellercombe English Sparkling Wine (NV) – £22.00 This elegant sparkling blend provides wonderfully rich, layered flavours of pastry, apple, and butter without being overwhelmingly sweet.
- Penfolds Bin 8 Shiraz Cabernet (2023) – £26.00 This medium to full-bodied red blend offers leather aromas intertwined with cherry, plum, and spice flavours that pair excellently with food.
- Taste the Difference Blanc de Noirs Brut Champagne (NV) – £26.00 This fresh and appley Champagne delivers an appealing depth alongside a highly satisfying, long pastry finish.
Tesco
- Tesco Finest Barolo DOCG (2021) – £21.00 A bold, full-bodied Barolo exuding balsamic, liquorice, and dark fruit aromas reminiscent of port.
- Tesco Finest English Sparkling Rosé Brut (NV) – £22.00 A fresh, balanced sparkling rosé showcasing clear strawberry flavours, floral aromas, and light autolytic notes.
- Tesco Finest Chablis Premier Cru (2023) – £25.00 A dry, concentrated Chablis with an apple and citrus core, enhanced by a partially oaked texture.
- Tesco Finest Margaux (2021) – £25.00 A bold, rich Margaux showing signs of readiness with intense blackcurrant, dark fruit, toasted oak, and caramel hints.
- Tesco Finest Premier Cru Champagne Brut (NV) – £26.00 A crisp, high-acidity Premier Cru Brut offering green apple, lemon, and pear with complex brioche notes and a chalky finish.
- Penfolds Bin 28 Shiraz (2022) – £32.50 A bold, spicy, and consistently performing South Australian Shiraz with intense aromas of oak and dark fruit.
- Château Boutisse Saint-Émilion Grand Cru (2019) – £38.00 A mature, smooth Grand Cru boasting deep black fruits, gentle oak, and a slightly balsamic aroma.
- Lanson Le Rosé Création 67 Champagne (NV) – £47.00 A brilliantly balanced rosé Champagne mixing red fruit with rich, deep brioche and an excellent mouthfeel.
- Patrick Javillier Meursault Les Clousots (2020) – £60.00 A standout, lightly oaked Burgundy white with rich tropical, peach, and mineral flavours possessing incredible depth.
The Wine Society
- Camins 2 Dreams Yila Red (2023) – £22.00 This highly unusual, unfiltered natural wine blends multiple grapes to create a tangy, deep-fruited, and savoury profile.
- Matetic EQ D.O. San Antonio Syrah (2021) – £22.00 An intensely coloured, full-bodied Syrah packed with spicy dark fruit, smoked meat, and black pepper complexity.
- Bannockburn Geelong Shiraz (2022) – £24.00 A distinctive, highly aromatic Shiraz that brilliantly balances an intense woody aroma with savoury, complex fruit.
- Domaine Boxler Crémant d’Alsace (2020) – £25.00 This lovely brioche and apple-scented sparkler resembles Champagne but offers an appealing touch more sweetness.
- The Society’s Exhibition English Blanc de Blancs (2018) – £28.81 This traditional method sparkling wine offers clear aromas of brioche accompanied by fine pastry flavours and fresh citrus acidity.
- Clos de Luz Carmenère (2021) – £31.00 A ripe, dark-fruited wine from ancient vines featuring savoury herbs, green peppercorn, and smoky aromatic notes.
- La Rioja Alta Viña Arana Gran Reserva (2016) – £36.00 A highly rated, mature Rioja seamlessly combining woody, fruity, and spicy flavours with beautifully smooth tannins.
- The Society’s Champagne Brut NV (NV) – £36.50 This crisp, biscuit-scented bestselling Champagne finishes with a long, precise, and chalky elegance.
- Domaine Jérôme Fornerot Saint-Aubin 1er Cru La Chatenière (2022) – £41.00 This delicate, smooth, and warming Burgundian Chardonnay reveals exceptional depth and elegant apricot flavours.
- Ridge Grenache Blanc (2024) – £42.00 A creamy, softly rounded stone fruit white with honeysuckle aromas and a mouth-watering touch of salinity.
- Cirillo 1850 Ancestor Vine Barossa Valley Grenache (2018) – £44.00 This rich South Australian Grenache boasts liquorice aromas layered over deep blackcurrant and spice flavours.
- Koyle AUMA D.O. Los Lingues Colchagua Valley (2020) – £49.00 This luxurious, generous blend delivers intense leather, smoke, and black fruit character with exceptional length.
- The Society’s Champagne Brut NV Magnum (NV) – £68.63 Aged for five years on the lees, this excellently balanced Champagne boasts baked apple, citrus, and nutty toastiness.
Waitrose
- La Rioja Alta Viña Alberdi Rioja Reserva (2021) – £22.00 A round, balanced Tempranillo seamlessly integrating ripe red fruits with balsamic notes of vanilla and caramel.
- Château La Croix de Marbuzet Saint-Estèphe (2021) – £22.50 An elegant Bordeaux blend showing ripe blackcurrant fruit, subtle spice, and a finely integrated oak influence.
- Meerlust Rubicon (2021) – £34.00 A bold, iconic Bordeaux blend showing intense aromas of violet and plum leading into a deeply layered blackcurrant finish.
- Leckford Estate Brut (2021) – £35.00 A bold and creamy English sparkling wine from Hampshire that opens with strong brioche and finishes with powerful citrus and peach.
- Ayala Brut Majeur (NV) – £38.00 An expressive Champagne combining bright citrus and floral notes with a rich brioche character and a dry, structured finish.
- Masi Costasera Amarone Classico (2021) – £39.00 A powerful, full-bodied Amarone packed with concentrated dark fruit, chocolate, and roasted coffee.
- Ferdinand Bonnet Vintage Brut Champagne (2014) – £40.00 An intensely rich and nutty Champagne that boasts mature fruit flavours from eight years on its lees.
- Piper-Heidsieck Cuvée Brut NV Champagne (NV) – £40.00 A classic Champagne bringing crisp citrus and orchard fruit alongside bready, biscuity complexity from extended lees ageing.
- Joseph Drouhin Côte de Beaune (2019) – £40.50 A delicate, medium-bodied Burgundy Pinot Noir featuring red berries, floral hints, and a refined, juicy tannic structure.
- Domaine Jean-Charles Rion Chambolle-Musigny ‘Aux Beaux Bruns’ (2022) – £78.00 An exceptional Burgundy Pinot Noir offering intense aromas of smoky oak, refined black fruit flavours and fine tannins.
Available at Multiple Suppliers - Bolney Classic Cuvée (NV) Suppliers: Morrisons (£32.00) & Tesco (£35.00) An elegant and beautifully balanced English sparkling wine showing deep brioche and apple notes alongside a rich, pastry-like flavour.
- Ultimate Provence Rosé (2024) Suppliers: Tesco (£20.00) & Waitrose (£20.60) A dry, fruity, and deeply textured Provence rosé featuring inviting red fruit, ripe melon aromas, and a fresh, floral citrus finish.
