Let’s be honest: Chocolate is nice, and a teddy bear with a heart is cute (until about age 12), but if you really want this evening to rise, you need bubbles, and not just any bubbles, but ones tinted in kitschy pink that is pleasing to the eye and light on the head.
The pink color and the delicate bubbles are not just a gesture of kitschy romance, but a statement of freshness, elegance, and a bit of flirtation.
We have gathered five sparkling wines and rosé champagnes in a price range that will suit everything from a third date to a marriage proposal. So go celebrate your love until the small hours of the night.
Louis Bresson Cremant de Bordeaux: Perfect for a third date
Who said Bordeaux wines are only heavy and expensive reds? “Cremant de Bordeaux” is a refreshing surprise produced by the traditional method (second fermentation in the bottle) from Merlot and Semillon grapes, delivering an elegant and sexy experience for your date.
The wine features a light pinkish-yellow color, delicate bubbles, and a fascinating bouquet of citrus, white blossom, and buttery brioche accompanied by flavors of green apple and pear. This is a crisp and wonderfully balanced wine with a clean finish, offering a luxurious experience at a price accessible for any date. The price: NIS 75.
Serving suggestion: With a platter of soft, rich cheeses or bruschettas with cream cheese and smoked salmon.
Fantini Swarovski Gran Cuvée Spumante Rosé: Diamonds are forever
This wine takes the concept of a “gift” one step further. The designed bottle is set with a genuine Swarovski stone, so there is no need to rack your brain over diamonds.
Inside you will find a fresh sparkling wine from Aglianico grapes grown on volcanic soil, which gives it a stunning pomegranate color. The nose is rich with bursting aromas of wild strawberries and ripe cherries with hints of raspberry, and the finish is long and full of fruit.
A wine that is both a fashion statement and a rich culinary experience with a smooth and enjoyable sip. The price: NIS 95.
Serving suggestion: Will pair wonderfully with light Italian food, such as an elaborate pasta or pizza with prosciutto.
Lallier Rosé R.21: For an evening of long-standing partnership
Lallier champagne was the official star of the last Oscar ceremony. The house’s R.21 wines are mostly based on the 2021 vintage (70%) with the addition of reserve wines that provide exceptional depth.
This is an elegant blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay offering rich aromas of strawberries and red berries. It is light yet has an impressive presence, and is especially suitable for a relaxed sip on the balcony without all the Valentine’s show. Just the two of you because the kids are at the grandparents’. The price: NIS 315-325.
Serving suggestion: A Wolt order of Asian food because it is wonderful with spicy dishes
Joseph Perrier Cuvée Royale Brut Rosé: For young lovers
From the family champagne house Joseph Perrier, operating since 1825, comes a champagne produced from 15 selected vineyards and aged for about 36 months on the lees.
It has a golden pink hue and aromas of cherry and blood orange, flavors of wild strawberry with a refreshing touch of mint and a wonderfully balanced finish. A sparkling wine for couples in love, without children, when everything is pink and perfect, one that will only intensify the feeling. The price: NIS 439.
Serving suggestion: To open the evening to spark things up, or to end after all the action with strawberries and chocolate
Viewing recommendation: Sake at the Sanhedrink studio
Duval-Leroy Femme de Champagne Rosé: For those who truly want to invest
The flagship champagne of the Duval-Leroy house is a rare work of art produced exclusively from “Grand Cru” plots. This is a powerful and very concentrated champagne, with a modern and clean character combining aromas of baked dough and red cherries with delicate citrus notes.
The sip is round, smooth, and almost creamy, making it one of the most elegant and complex champagnes available. An unforgettable gift. The price: NIS 1,430.
Serving suggestion: A wine like this calls for luxurious dishes so go wild: Lobster in butter sauce, seared scallops, a fine steak or simply drink it slowly after they said “Yes”.
