Whispering Angel, the popular and premium rosé from Provence, has earned cult status thanks in part to celebrity endorsements, notably from Adele, and its subtle, dry flavour. It’s made from a blend of cinsault, grenache and vermentino grapes, offering pale colour and delicate notes of orange, red berries, herbs and spice. However, at up to £25 a bottle, it sits at the more expensive end of the rosé market.
With that in mind, the Independent has wine experts and sommeliers share a range of excellent and more affordable alternatives. Many of these come from similar regions in southern France, especially Sainte-Victoire and broader Provence, offering similar taste profiles with refreshing acidity, pale pink hues and red fruit notes. There are also options from Corsica and southwest France, all delivering strong flavour and good value.
Sommeliers suggest seeking out rosés from the Languedoc, Pays D’Oc, IGP Méditerranée or Corsica, where the climate and grape varieties mirror those of Provence. Wines from Sainte-Victoire, a high-quality area within Côtes de Provence, are particularly recommended for their mineral quality and balance.
For those open to alternatives beyond Provence, Loire Valley rosés are noted for their dry style and citrusy red fruit profiles, while Aldi’s bargain bottle and M&S’s La Balconne cater to fans of fruitier or sharper wines.
Wines listed as Whispering Angel alternatives are:
- Maison Mariselle Sainte-Victoire Rosé – £16
- Studio by Miraval Rosé – £12
- Screaming Devil Côtes de Provence Rosé – £12
- Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference Île-de-Beauté Rosé – £10
- M&S La Balconne Organic Provence Rosé – £18
- Love by Leoube – £15
- Chassaux et Fils Rosé Wine (Aldi) – £6
- Héritage Côtes de Provence Sainte Victoire Rosé – £16
