19-05-2025
Lidl to launch 'luxurious' rosé wine that is over 50% cheaper than Whispering Angel
Rosé season is pretty much in full swing. While this refreshing tipple can be enjoyed all year round, it's usually a go-to during the summer for many of us.
If there's one premium bottle that has earned a cult-like reputation, then it has to be the Whispering Angel Côtes de Provence Rosé that can retail at £22.75 for a 75cl, although prices can be as high as £42.50 for a large 150cl.
Wanting to get that familiar floral and fruity taste without spending the big bucks? Then look no further than Lidl, as the supermarket has just announced a very similar wine that will save shoppers over 50 percent.
The German discounter's Breath of Paradise Rosé is officially set to go available in stores nationwide from tomorrow, Tuesday, May 20, with a price-tag of just £10.99 for a 75cl, making it over £11.50 cheaper than a bottle of the beloved brand.
Lidl's take on Whispering Angel boasts the same pale pink hue that Côte de Provence wines have become synonymous with, just without the premium price-tag to match.
Described as a "game-changer for summer", the Breath of Paradise Rosé has primarily been made with Grenache grapes grown in Provence to help provide the same aroma of peach and wild herbs.
With warmer days on the horizon, it will be an easy accompaniment for many summer dishes such as salads, seafood and pasta, while a bottle would be perfect for enjoying with friends over a BBQ or picnic.
Lidl's Master of Wine, Richard Bampfield, says: "Well known for producing grapes that fuel the 'premium dry rosé' category, wines from the region of Provence are well known by both Brits and the French alike. However, with branded options often carrying a hefty price tag, most tend to reserve them for special occasions rather than include them in the weekly shop.
"At excellent value, Lidl's Breath of Paradise is a summer game changer. Like any luxurious dry rosé alternative, it's made primarily with Grenache grapes grown in Provence, giving it that iconic rosé hue and the classic Provençal aroma of fresh peach and wild herbs that we know and love.
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"With a perfectly balanced acidity, body and dryness, each bottle of Breath of Paradise is effortlessly drinkable. Best served well chilled or even over a large ice cube, it'll quench the thirst of rosé lovers at any occasion this summer."
It's not the only Whispering Angel 'dupe' to appear on the market this year, as M&S' La Balconne Organic Provence Rose was also compared to the beloved bottle earlier this year in March.
Costing £18 for a 75cl, the high street firm's pale-pink hued wine, which has been hailed by shoppers as "the best" on the market, boasts "refreshing" notes of red berries, peach and cherry blossoms.
Not in the mood for a bottle of rosé? Then Aldi's latest invention, the Still Prosecco DOC, might be a suitable alternative for those who are looking to try out something totally unique.
Hailed as the UK's first ever bubbles-free prosecco, it uses the same Glera grapes to provide a similar taste to its fizzy counterpart, with a 75cl bottle priced at £9.99.
Meanwhile, Lidl's Breath of Paradise Rosé will be available for £10.99 in stores nationwide during the summer season, but only while stocks last.
