Great-value rosé wine: 14 top bottles to try

What you'd call a more 'serious' rosé, this shows good complexity in both aroma and flavour, flitting between roses and blossom to fleshy peach. A hint of freshly washed linen lingers high over the glass. This is more than an easy-drinker, with depth and concentration, notes of vanilla bean, cashew and bitter almond filling out the finish.

<p>Shimmering proudly fuschia pink in the glass, this is a blend of Zweigelt and Blaufränkisch from biodynamic star Judith Beck. It’s full of bright and creamy red fruit, with lots of flavour and concentration. Incredibly clean and pure, it gushes with wild strawberry, cranberry and zesty orange rind, expertly balancing richness with a seam of fresh acidity. Vegan.</p>

<p>You'll find Mirabeau rosés widely available on the UK high street, but this particular bottling is exclusive to Majestic and is made in a generous, gastronomic and expressive style that would go down a treat at any time of year. Enjoy the spice, red berry fruit, citrus and white flower profile, enlivened by fresh acidity and a structure that lends itself to pairing with richer fish dishes. Mirabeau is certified B Corp and is a passionate advocate for regenerative viticulture – the wine contains around 30% estate-grown fruit. Mix-six price: £13.99.</p>

Before the advent of the famed reds of the area, the first officially established DOCs in Bolgheri were based on white and rosé wines, and Antinori's 'Scalabrone' was one of the first wines to be bottled under the DOC Bolgheri Rosato at the beginning of the 1980s. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and a tiny portion of Syrah produce a delightful rosé with a Mediterranean touch. Bright pink at the core with a pale reflection, lovely bouquet of cherries and wild berries with a rose petal hint, then a fruity palate with lively acidity and a pleasant finish.

Remaining the best rosé in the M&S line up, this vintage scores the same as the inaugural 2022 release. A blend of mainly Grenache, Syrah and Cinsault, it's a great-value alternative to more expensive branded Provence pinks. Lovely weighty mouthfeel of peaches and cream, tangy raspberry and citrus freshness.

A poised and structured French rosé, making a strong case for looking beyond Provence. The smart blend of Grenache (30% of which fermented in French oak), Cinsault (adding a crunchy, tannic pull) and Rolle, giving it soft, plush fruit). Cranberry, pomegranate and cherry fruit and underpinned by strong, ripe zestiness and supported by a strong mineral backbone. Lovely texture on the mid-palate ad pleasant lining of sweet spice and blanched almonds.

The rosé that has Aussie pop princess Kylie Minogue in a spin, due to the similarity of the cursive signature to her own label. And the wine? Try both to compare, but the crisp, dry, peaches-and-cream flavours of this one are very enjoyable.

English rosé is getting better with each vintage and this 2023 from Denbies – a blend of Pinot Noir and Dornfelder from dry-farmed 38-year old vines – really impresses. Racy acidity deftly balances cut green apple, orange peel, green strawberries and candied lemon on the textured, chalky palate.

Instantly likeable – strawberry, sweet peach, and blossom on the nose. More ripe peach and grapefruit on the palate, yet it retains freshness. Clean, with just a pinch of white pepper towards the finish. This is the more accessible label from Miraval, the producer owned by Brad Pitt and crafted by Famille Perrin.

Caladoc is a southern French grape crossing of Grenache and Malbec, which gives you an idea of the flavours in this firm, bright rosé. Expect vibrant wild raspberries and blackberries, garrigue herb and mouthwatering citrus acidity.

With Provence rosé commanding high prices, this bottling offers decent value and plenty of regional typicity. A blend of Grenache, Syrah and Cinsault, it boasts attractive honeyed, peachy, red berry aromas. The fresh palate is clean and crisp, with good depth of strawberry, cherry and raspberry fruit, allied to a mineral character and refreshing lemon citrus.

If you're looking for an alternative to pale Provence-style rosés, try this deep pink-hued one. Its bone-dry, spicy palate of black plums and cherries would stand up to peppery salamis, herb-infused sausages or game dishes.

If you can move past the terribly aesthetically displeasing bottle shape, you'll find a fresh and simple Corsican rosé that's both perfumed and herbal with a delicate shot of just-ripe wild strawberry running through to the finish. It's less on the creamy side and more on the citrus and grapefruit side.