Best champagne deals in October, from Bollinger, Laurent-Perrier and more

If you love a sparkling pink, here’s a top pick from Laurent-Perrier. “It gets its colour from skin contact (the saignée method, if you want to impress your pals), rather than adding red wine,” wrote wine expert Aidy Smith in his guide to the best champagnes. “You can expect some ripe red fruit such as strawberry and a little raspberry; pastry; and a slightly spicy finish.” It’s currently £68.40 at Fenwick, which is the best price we’ve found on this bottle right now.

We’ve spotted another sparkling pink on offer, and this is one of our favourites for drinking with desserts. “With deep flavours, fine bubbles and a refined mousse, it’s perfect as an aperitif or paired with oysters and fruit desserts,” said wine expert Aidy Smith in his guide to the best champagnes. You can save £8 on the bottle at Ocado right now.

For luxury champagne without a luxury price tag, this crisp, dry brut received high praise from champagne expert Aidy Smith: “A pale lemon hue hints at its vibrant character, offering aromas of brioche, green apple, and floral honey with a touch of citrus zest – but without sharpness,” he wrote in his review of the best champagnes. Right now, you can get a case of six, with each bottle at £35, from Majestic. A bottle on its own will set you back £49, so this is an excellent deal if you’re looking to stock up for future celebrations.

Bollinger is synonymous with luxury champagne, and you can currently save £14 on its special cuvée brut champagne at Waitrose. It’s made mostly with reserve wines, part of which are aged for 5-15 years. The fine bubbles make this a wonderful choice for any celebration.

If you’re looking for a luxury champagne to treat a loved one to this Christmas, you can save £14 on our favourite champagne for gifting. “Aged on lees for nearly a decade, it offers aromas of sugar-dusted almonds, citrus, and savoury nuances,” said wine expert Aidy Smith in his review of the best champagnes. It’s a decadent pick from an iconic champagne brand, which is sure to go down a treat.

If you’re on a budget, you can’t go wrong with top-rated supermarket champagnes. Waitrose often has some of the best offers and, right now, you can save 20 per cent on its No.1 vintage champagne, which has notes of fresh peach, pear and praline.