If you’ve got a celebration on the horizon that calls for a bottle of something fizzy , rest assured it doesn’t need to be a flute of Laurent Perrier or Veuve Clicquot to be special. The best supermarket champagne and sparkling wines more than rise to the occasion, and boast a budget-friendly price tag, too. Last year, Co-op’s champagne earned global acclaim at the International Wine & Spirit Competition, while Aldi’s £15 bottle triumphed at the World Champagne Awards 2025. Tesco wasn’t far behind either, with its Clubcard-favourite premier cru drawing widespread praise. In fact, speak to any sommelier or wine insider and they’ll confirm that supermarkets and independent producers alike are now crafting some of the most exciting, decorated bottles available today.…