10 best rosés under £20, tried and tested by a wine expert

I’ve found the best bottles from the supermarket, and further afield Gemma Boucher/The StandardToday's best rosé wines offer far more than pale pink Provence and poolside sipping. Rosé has long been known as a summer staple, but the vino has year-round appeal, from cosy indoor gatherings to Christmas soirees. Rosé has evolved into one of the wine world's most dynamic categories, with styles ranging from delicate and refreshing to complex and food-friendly.Part of the allure lies in rosé's remarkable versatility. Depending on the production method, it can be crisp and citrus-driven, packed with juicy red-berry fruit, delicately floral, or surprisingly gastronomic. While Provence continues to be the benchmark for many drinkers – and drives supermarket sales– some of the best rosé wines now come from further afield. Best bottles of rosé at a glanceBest overall – Mirabeau X Rosé, Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence, 2025: £13, Sainsburys.comBest budget bottle – Sainsbury's Fronton Negrette, 2024: £8.75, Sainsburys.comBest for alfresco dining – Cintu Île de Beauté Corsican Rosé, 2025: £10, Ocado.comBest Provence rosé – Château d’Estoublon Roseblood Rosé 2025: £16.50, Tesco.comBest for barbecues – Bird in Hand Pinot Rosé, case of 12: £90, Waitrosecellar.comWinemakers in regions such as the Rhône Valley, Corsica, Sicily, Greece, Australia and New Zealand are producing vibrant, characterful examples that often deliver exceptional value for money. The wines in this tasting demonstrate just how broad the category has become, ranging from light, crisp apéritif styles to structured, pairing-friendly rosés that can comfortably hold their own at the dining table.Whether you're looking for a bottle for summer entertaining or a rosé that goes well with food, these are the wines most deserving of a place in your fridge this season – and every bottle costs less than £20. How I taste-tested I tasted light Provencal bottles and more full-bodied rosé wines Gemma Boucher With supermarket shelves and online retailers offering more choice than ever, finding the right bottle can feel overwhelming. I tasted a range of widely available rosés priced under £20, focusing on quality, value and drinkability. Mirabeau X Rosé, Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence, 2025Gemma Boucher/ Mirabeau★★★★★Best: For Provence rosé lovers What we love: Exceptional value for money, certified B-corp, and founded by a British couple who followed their dream to Provence In 2009, Mirabeau co-founder Jenny Crock swapped south-west London for the south of France, with the dream of creating a premium rosé wine. Since then, Mirabeau has gained a loyal following, becoming a mainstay of summer supermarket shelves. This benchmark Provence Rosé is a blend of 12 varieties, including Grenache, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Caladoc, Rolle and Cinsault. Perfumed with white peach, plum and blossom, the palate bursts with ripe red berries, grapefruit and mouthwatering acidity. Soft and rounded with a long, elegant finish, the wine offers exceptional value.ABV: 12.5% Size: 75clSainsbury's Fronton Negrette, 2024Gemma Boucher ★★★★☆Best: For budget-friendly summer sipping What we love: Incredible value under £10, made from the distinctive Négrette grape, and fresh, fragrant and crowd-pleasing Fresh, elegant and wonderfully easy-drinking, this charming rosé delivers remarkable value for money. Notes of juicy peach, bright citrus and tangy raspberry combine to create a crisp, refreshing palate, making it an ideal apéritif for warm summer evenings. Produced from Négrette, a distinctive local grape variety found primarily around Fronton near Toulouse, it offers a fragrant, characterful alternative to more familiar rosé styles.ABV: 12%Size: 75clBird in Hand Pinot Rosé, Australia 2024, case of 12 Bird in Hand ★★★★☆Best: For barbecues What we love: Pinot Noir-driven, fresh, juicy and highly versatile, with screw-cap convenience that doesn’t compromise on quality Don't overlook this screw-cap Australian rosé. Predominantly Pinot Noir, it offers plenty of character, combining vibrant red fruit with impressive freshness and complexity. Aromas of wild strawberry, red apple and white pepper leap from the glass, leading into a juicy, moreish palate with a refreshing, textured finish. While dry in style, a touch of residual sugar rounds out the wine beautifully, making it versatile enough for both food and casual summer sipping. A natural partner for seafood, grilled vegetables and barbecue dishes.ABV: 12%Size: 75clSainsbury's Bandol Rose Wine, Taste the Difference 2025Sainsburys ★★★★☆Best: For food pairing and dinner partiesWhat we love: An outstanding supermarket find with serious structure and complexity, showcasing the gastronomic side of rosé Don't be put off by its slightly deeper hue; this impressive Bandol rosé is one of the season's standout buys. Produced predominantly from Mourvèdre, it offers greater intensity, structure and gastronomic appeal than many Provence rosés. Aromas of ripe strawberry and juicy peach are joined by hints of exotic fruit and blood orange, leading into a textured palate balanced by fresh acidity and a firm underlying structure.One of Provence's oldest appellations, Bandol is a natural amphitheatre that slopes towards the Mediterranean and is sheltered by the imposing Massif de la Sainte-Baume.ABV: 13%Size: 75clWaitrose Loved & Found Vermentinu Rosé Brut NVBecky Paskin/The Standard ★★★★★Best: Supermarket rosé What we love: Fruity, fragrant and delicious, it’s an absolute bargain price.Waitrose’s Loved & Found range celebrates exceptional wines that are approachable, affordable and easy-drinking. Its sparkling Vermentinu Rosé Brut NV delivers on all three promises with gusto – tantalisingly fragrant with notes of honeysuckle, lychee, recurrants and jasmine, with juicy peaches, strawberries, morello cherries and a hint of salinity on the palate. It’s the funnest fizz you could buy for under a tenner, a guaranteed crowd pleaser and at 10 per cent ABV, dangerously quaffable. Sadly limited edition, though, so grab one while you can!ABV: 10% Size: 75cl Muja Rioja Rosado 2025Becky Paskin/The Standard ★★★★★Best: For pairing with puds What we love: Intriguing, gentle creaminess; it’s made from sustainably farmed vineyards.Rioja is widely known for its bright reds and rich whites, but have you ever tried a Rioja Rosado? A dry rosé made from a blend of Garnacha, Viura and Tempranillo grapes – all sourced from sustainably farmed, non-irrigated vineyards, Muja’s Rioja Rosado is both intense and complex while being elegantly delicate. Think bright red fruits like strawberries and raspberries with an enchanting aromatic hint of rose and pink grapefruit with a silky-smooth texture. It’s the kind of wine that takes your breath away.ABV: 13.5% Size: 75cl Queen Côtes de Provence Rosé 2025Becky Paskin/The Standard★★★★☆Best: Celebrity roséWhat we love: Full flavours of bright wild strawberries, encased in a beautiful bottle with a glass stopper.I’m usually quite sceptical about celebrity wines, but Queen’s rosé has a different Kind of Magic. It’s a classic Provence-style rosé, a blend of 70 per cent Grenache and 30 per cent Cinsault for full, ripe flavours of wild strawberries, blood orange and redcurrants. It’s a delicious, very drinkable wine, with a memorable finish and an impressive bottle. The price is a bit of a stretch – I fear you might be paying more for the name than the wine. Will it Rock You? One way to find out…ABV: 13% Size: 75cl Château d’Estoublon Roseblood Rosé 2025Gemma Boucher/Château d’Estoublon★★★★☆Best: For Provençal-style entertainingWhat we love: Wine Spectator’s top rosé of 2025, fresh, vibrant and beautifully balanced, and widely available in supermarkets A delicate shade of pale pink, this wine carries aromas of white peach, wild strawberry, pink grapefruit and Provençal herbs, combining in a bright, easy-drinking palate. The rosé’s blend of Grenache, Syrah and Cinsault, with a touch of Rolle (Vermentino), is sourced from vineyards planted at 350–500 metres above sea level in the cooler, sheltered Côteaux Varois en Provence. At just 12.5% ABV, the 2025 vintage feels particularly fresh and vibrant, offering flavours of juicy red berries, watermelon and citrus underpinned by a subtle mineral edge. Its crisp acidity and refreshing character make it an ideal apéritif. Co-owned by Carla Bruni and Nicolas Sarkozy, Château d'Estoublon's Roseblood Rosé was named the top rosé in Wine Spectator's Top 100 Wines of 2025.ABV: 12.5%Size: 75clCintu Île de Beauté Corsican Rosé 2025Cintu Ile de Beaute★★★★☆Best: For alfresco dining What we love: Excellent value for a Corsican rosé, slightly more texture than Provence rosé, and indigenous Corsican varieties This charming rosé hails from Corsica, where vineyards overlook the sparkling Mediterranean Sea. A blend of Sciaccarellu, Niellucciu and Grenache, it beautifully captures the island's distinctive character. Delicate aromas of raspberry, watermelon and rose petal lead into an expressive palate layered with peach, orange peel and lemon pith. Slightly fuller-bodied than a typical Provence rosé, it combines freshness with a touch more texture, making it an excellent match for poultry, salmon or trout. At this price, it represents outstanding value, particularly in a region where rosé often comes at a premium.ABV: 11%Size: 75clAmie Rosé, Pays d’Oc, 2024Amie★★★★★Best: For long summer lunches with friendsWhat we love: Soft, approachable and joyously drinkable, this is a stylish, modern French rosé founded on the simple idea of bringing people together Created during the COVID-19 lockdown, Amie was founded by friends who wanted to capture the joy of sharing wine. A blend of 85 per cent Grenache and 15 per cent Cinsault, this stylish French rosé combines juicy red cherry and raspberry fruit with a vibrant citrus lift. The palate is soft, rounded and wonderfully approachable, making it an easy choice for long summer lunches and relaxed evenings in the garden. Pair with grilled peaches, tomato and burrata salad for a simple yet delicious summer feast.ABV: 12%Size: 75clMelpo by Muses Estate Greek Rosé 2024Gemma Boucher/Melpo ★★★★☆Best: For Mediterranean feastsWhat we love: Made to pair with food, this is a richer, more generous style, and a reminder that great rosé comes in many shadesMore copper than pink, this Greek rosé is closer in style to a light red than a pale Provence rosé. A blend of Syrah and Roditis, it is fragrant yet full-bodied, bursting with ripe red-berry fruit, blood orange, and Damask rose. Pair with barbecued lamb and Mediterranean herbs for a sensational summer combination. Those expecting a pale, bone-dry Provence rosé may be surprised, but that's precisely the point. Richer and more generous in style, it combines ripe fruit, freshness and a gentle touch of sweetness to create a rosé that truly comes into its own at the dining table.ABV: 12%Size: 75clGuigal Côtes du Rhône Rosé 2023Gemma Boucher/ Guigal★★★★☆Best: For rosé drinkers who like a little more body and flavourWhat we love: Full-flavoured without feeling heavy, this is highly versatile with food and produced by one of the Rhône’s most respected namesDon't let the 14 per cent ABV fool you. Thanks to its bright acidity and generous red fruit character, this Rhône rosé remains fresh, balanced and highly drinkable. Produced by Guigal, one of the Rhône Valley's most renowned estates, it combines ripe strawberry and raspberry fruit with a subtle savoury edge. Fuller-bodied than many Provence rosés, it is a versatile food wine that pairs beautifully with grilled meats, Mediterranean cuisine and long summer lunches.ABV: 14%Size: 75clEtna Rosato D.O.C M&S 2024Gemma Boucher/M&S★★★★☆Best: For adventurous wine drinkersWhat we love: Made from Etna’s iconic Nerello Mascalese, this wine is complex, savoury and food-focused, while offering something completely different to classic Provence rosé Bright, complex and deeply gastronomic, this Sicilian rosé has more in common with an orange wine than a simple, easy-drinking rosé. Made from 100 per cent Nerello Mascalese, it delivers an intense palate of lemon zest, redcurrant and wild Mediterranean herbs, underpinned by a distinctive phenolic grip. Structured and savoury in style, this is a rosé that truly shines at the dining table. Pair with roast chicken, pork or dishes featuring roasted tomato, red pepper and herbs.ABV: 12.5%Size: 75clWhat is the best rosé under £20? If you’re looking for the best all-rounder, Mirabeau X Rosé 2025 delivers exceptional quality and value, while Amie Rosé 2024 is the bottle I’d happily bring to any summer gathering. For food lovers, Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference Bandol Rosé 2025 stands out for its depth and gastronomic appeal, while Etna Rosato DOC 2024 offers something more adventurous for those keen to explore beyond the pale pink Provence stereotype. At every price point, these wines prove that today’s rosé is far more than a seasonal drink.Why trust meGemma Boucher is a freelance wine journalist and communicator. She regularly tastes and reviews wines for industry publications, including Decanter, the International Wine Challenge and Inside Bordeaux. Alongside writing, she’s spent the past several years studying towards the WSET Diploma in Wines, deepening her knowledge of viticulture, winemaking and global wine regions.