These are the 15 best summer bubbles from the supermarket (and one only costs 5.49 euros)

Escuma de Mar Sparkling Wine Brut, Spain

Not cava but a “naturally fermented” sparkling wine from Catalonia. More than okay for this price. Very light-hearted, a pure thirst quencher that you don’t have to look much for. Pleasant, thanks to the floral notes and ripe white fruit. “At a sunset on the beach,” we read on the label. Agreed, but served very freshly.

11% vol., at Carrefour Hyper and Market, 5.49 euros

Crémant d’Alsace blanc de blancs brut, Domaine François Schwach, France

A nice discovery, this elegant and subtle crémant from Alsace. Not a powerhouse, but discreet and quite refined. Elegant nose, coulis of lime, lemon herb and white apricot, dry and tight. More power in the mouth, green pineapple, creamier towards the end with a touch of fresh pastry at the end. Quite pricey but versatile: as an aperitif but also with a starter with cold fish.

12% vol., at Jumbo, 16.99 euros

Bollicina vino spumante extra dry, Veneto, Italy

Not great, but certainly not a mistake for this price. Simply charming, aromas of white flowers, white plum and apricot, soft stimulus. A little bit sweet, but this is immediately countered by the freshness of citrus and lime. Pleasant jousting, even somewhat creamy at the end. A sun-drenched terrace bubble and you can even add a slice of raw ham.

8.5% vol., at Spar Colruyt Group, 5.99 euros

Cava Oro de Uva brut, Spain

Fixed value and it must be said: price/quality cannot be compromised. A more than decent cava, based on the three traditional varieties, for a fair price. Ripe fruit, slightly smoky and pastry in the nose, not surprising because the base wine matured briefly in oak barrels. More tropical fruit in the mouth with a spicy acidity at the end. Nice reception bubble.

11.5% vol., at Delhaize, 7.99 euros

Pinot grigio spumante brut, Cucunci, Sicily, Italy

It doesn’t always have to be prosecco. This Sicilian bubble based on Pinot Gris grapes and bottled in a very beautiful bottle, immediately charms with its exuberant aromatic character. Blossoms and white flowers in the nose, just like ripe peach and clementine. Juicy and round, nothing sweet but dry and tight. Ripe fruit well into the final. Summer terrace bubble for antipasti.

11.5% vol., at Corawine.be, 8.39 euros

Crémant de Loire rosé brut, France

A permanent value, this rosé sparkling wine from the Loire based on Cabernet Franc grapes. Year in, year out, correct and flawless, without much fuss but enjoyable to drink. Mix of citrus and small red fruits, orange zest. Good, tight and nervous in the mouth, mineral freshness, slightly more mature fruit in the finale and a pleasant bitterness at the end. Aperitif bubble.

12% vol., at Lidl, 9.99 euros

Corvezzo prosecco brut, Veneto, Italy

New on the shelves at Delhaize and a prosecco that immediately reminds you of spring. 100 percent glera and organically grown. Playful and playful in the nose and mouth, first citrus and acacia, then melon and pineapple. Fruity from head to tail, it doesn’t get tiring because it is sufficiently dry with a tingling sour note at the end. Terrace bubble that can even be served after the meal as a nightcap.

11% vol., at Delhaize, 9.99 euros

Borgo San Pietro, cuvée brut, vino spumante bianco, Italy

Complex-free but infectious Italian sparkling wine for a summer terrace that immediately makes you long for a second glass. Floral, blossoms and white flowers, quickly followed by apple and pear. Straightforward, simple in structure but an excellent thirst quencher with citrus freshness in the final. Cool well and you can certainly add an olive.

11% vol., at Carrefour Hyper and Market, 9.99 euros

Cava Mas Macià brut, Spain

Very classic but rock-solid fixture at Spar. Macabeu, xarel-lo and parellada decorate the bottle, very recognizable and well characterized. Floral, citrus, white fruit and some pastry cream. Round and spicy, tight and dry, more candied fruit, pleasant acidity and nice bitterness at the end. Aperitif bubble that immediately sharpens the hunger.

12% vol., at Spar Colruyt Group, 9.99 euros

Crémant de Jura chardonnay brut, Philippe Michel, France

Not everyday but surprising and above all very complete and pure chardonnay from the Jura. Distinguished nose, white stone fruits and yellow fruits, brioche and mineral notes of chalk. Elegant yet powerful in the mouth, lots of flavor and depth, ripe white peach. Creamy, almond biscuit and covered with fresh acidity from head to tail. Sparkling wine for sushi.

12% vol., at Colruyt, 11.19 euros

Marsigny blanc de noirs brut, crémant de Bourgogne, France

Quite a few crémants in our selection this year. Such as this example from Burgundy based on Pinot Noir and Gamay that was matured for 9 months. A smooth drinker, intensely fruity from start to finish, apple and pear, but also pineapple and white plum. Round and roguish, discreet acidity, slightly fresh pastry at the end. Reception bubble.

12% vol., at Jumbo, 11.99 euros

Cava Oro de Uva chardonnay brut, Spain

Double blow for this Oro de Uva because the entry bubble is also in our selection. Okay, four euros more expensive, but without a doubt more complete and richer. Smells of roasted almond, pastry cream and candied white fruit. Mineral fresh from the start and yet creamy, full and complete, notes of biscuit at the end. Can be enjoyed as an aperitif or with a scallop carpaccio.

12% vol., at Delhaize, 11.99 euros

SUPER TEN. Crémant d’Alsace brut, Bestheim, France

Charming organic crémant from Alsace. Fruity and minerally fresh, distinguished yet powerful, everything neatly aligned or “cousu main” as the French say. Discreet nose, white flowers, notes of lime, tight and well dry. White fruit and currant, juicy and tasty fruit, round and beautifully dosed (8 grams of sugar).

Tip Widely applicable, from aperitif to dessert.

12% vol., at Bioplanet, 11.99 euros

Krone Twee Jonge Gezellen 2021, Borealis cuvée brut rosé, South Africa

This blend of chardonnay and pinot noir comes from Tulbagh. Made according to the classic second fermentation in the bottle method and a lot of maturation before reaching the market. Powerful and distinctive, less freshness, more mature and richer. Candied citrus and mandarin, biscuit and toast, long finale with a sharp acidity at the end. Meal bubble, with smoked fish.

11.5% vol., at Albert Heijn, 9.99 euros

Crémant de Bourgogne brut, Le Jardin des Enfants, La Croix Tréchens, France

No longer unknown, this blanc de blanc. Pure chardonnay, which surprises with its engaging freshness and yet has sufficient power and richness. Smells of white flowers, white fruit and flint. Powerful from the start, dry, voluminous and broad tasting. Beautiful ripeness of the fruit, mineral freshness in the end and a touch of almond biscuit at the end. Festive aperitif bubble.

12.5% ​​vol., at Delhaize, 14.99 euros