The great joy of affordable bubblies

The daily routine is not always easy, especially in the middle of the (very) cold season. The antidote to these blues is to find ways to treat yourself: going to the movies, a home spa, having dinner delivered... in short, practicing a little self-care by taking a break from your obligations. Treating yourself to a bottle of bubbly is also a great way to add some pep, or pop, to your evening. Whether it's an alcohol-free Monday with Thai to go, or a classic sparkling wine with a potluck of appetizers, we’ve got delicious suggestions that are easy on the wallet.

This Hungarian sparkling wine is both floral and fruity; very well balanced. It offers aromas of hazelnut, toast and Granny Smith apple. Excellent as a mimosa for brunch, or on its own with a warm goat cheese salad with apple julienne. With over 100 reviews and a near-perfect rating, it's definitely worth a try.

Germany’s best-known sparkling brand, Henkell owes its reputation to the accessibility and quality of its products. To add a little sweetness to a Spritz or to pair with Asian cuisine, this sparkling wine will charm you with its floral and fruity notes.

From the famous Prosecco DOC appellation, this fruity and lively sparkling wine offers pretty aromas of white flowers, honey and apple. Well balanced between generous mouthfeel, lively acidity and a slightly lower alcohol level at 11%, it’s a magnificent option for an aperitif with cheese bites.

Now produced under an organic certification, this cava is simply unbeatable for the price. Made using the traditional method, it offers notes of lemon and floral accents in a fruity and lively whole. Absolutely perfect with a platter of local cheeses or your favourite fish dish.

Light, delicate and very refreshing, this dealcoholized bubbly opens on accents of peach, honeydew melon and Muscat grape. The sweetness of the mouth is offset by a pleasant acidity that bring good backbone to the whole. Perfect for Sunday brunch or to create delicious mocktails.

Building on the success of its white wine, Freixenet has done it again with a dealcoholized rosé that is as harmonious as it is effective. Its profile, reminiscent of wild berries, flowers and tropical fruits, is combined with bubbles and a welcome freshness. The type of sparkling wine that will find its way to a strawberry and basil salad or melon and prosciutto bites.

Hot tip:  To get through winter, go play outside and treat yourself to small pleasures, like a delicious sparkling wine at a good price.

In partnership with Henkell-Freixenet.