This champagne has been crowned as the best in the world – and it’s not got an eyewatering price tag like you’d expect, so you’ll have to be quick to get your hands on a bottle
When you think about champagne, most people assume it comes with a pretty hefty price tag – but that’s all about to change. The ‘World’s Best’ champagne has been named, and it definitely isn’t going to break the bank.
With the likes of Dom Perignon, Verve Clicquot and Moet out there, when you think of the best bubbles out there, you wouldn’t associate it with Aldi – however the budget supermarket has just won gold in the champagne category at the World Drinks Awards 2025.
The Veuve Monsigny Champagne Brut impressed the experts, and what’s even better – it costs just £14.95. Crafted from a blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier the champagne has ripe apple, soft red fruit and delicate floral notes.
It impressively scored higher than champagnes more than three times the price to be crowned the champion – including G.H. Martel Honoré de Balzac Edition Limitée Brut Champagne, which retails at £49.68 – making it over 70% more expensive. Balzac Honoré de Balzac Rosé Brut came in second place, while the limited edition Brut came in third.
Speaking about the win, 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.”
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When I saw the news, I knew I had to get my hands on a bottle to try – especially while the sun is out. Now as a prosecco lover over champagne, I was eager to see how this would compare. While the bottle itself looked fancy, and would look great on any dinner table or cooling in an ice bucket – it’s what’s inside that counts, right?
From the first pour the bubbles were strong and it looked seriously fizzy. I was also shocked by how pale in colour it was, as usually I notice champagne has a much deeper yellow colour as opposed to prosecco which is a lot clearer and lighter, so I already knew this was going to be good.
From the first sip I noticed it was very dry, but I like it this way, it was also very very smooth and crisp, especially when chilled. I could also notice the apple, followed by a nice after taste of the floral notes. I would say it is very much a mix of a dry Pinot and a Chardonnay – and I am seriously impressed.
If I was doing this as a blind taste test, I would definitely think this bottle had a huge price tag. It’s safe to say this is going to be my summer drink, and it won’t cost me too much either!
Aldi’s Veuve Monsigny Champagne Brut (£14.95, 75cl) is available in stores nationwide now.
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