Stunning champagnes to help you ring in the new year

From supermarket stars to luxe labels, bring on the bubbly, says Sam Wylie-Harris

- Sam Wylie-Harris

CHARMED by champagne? Nothing signals a celebration like the sound of corks popping, and New Year's Eve is the night for a glass of liquid gold or ravishing rosé.

One of life's glistening pleasures, a thirst for champagne chimes with the chorus of happy wishes, smiles and kisses, and leading the charge in the countdown to 2026.

Here's how to kick-start the festivities...

1. Comte de Senneval Champagne AOP Brut, France, £13.99, (£9.99 with Lidl Plus, now until December 31), Lidl in-store

Unbeatable value and a party pleaser for sure, we're raising a glass to Lidl for this fab fizz. Bright, fruity and fresh with a whisper of buttery toast and nutty aromas; there's good weight to the creamy, citrusy fruit with a floral edge, and enough freshness to keep it flowing long into the night.

2. Tesco Finest Premier Cru NV Brut Champagne, France, £26, Tesco