Look, we love Whispering Angel at Wine Night In.
It’s a gorgeous Provence rosé. Strawberry on the nose, floral, crisp, and dangerously drinkable. But at £20+ a bottle, it’s not exactly a wine you’re cracking open every Friday night without wincing at the receipt. So, where are the Whispering Angel alternatives?
Here’s the thing: Whispering Angel is a blend of Grenache, Cinsault, and Rolle grapes from Côtes de Provence. That’s not a secret recipe. Plenty of winemakers in the exact same region are using the exact same grape varieties to make rosés that taste remarkably similar.
The only difference?
They don’t have the brand, the bottle, or the Instagram cachet. And that means they cost a lot less. Which is a win!
We’ve done the wine tasting. Several times, if we’re being honest. And these are our favourite Whispering Angel alternatives that genuinely hold their own.
Top 3 Whispering Angel alternatives that taste just as good
Lidl: Breath of Paradise Côtes de Provence Rosé | £10.99
This is the one that caused a stir when Lidl launched it in 2025, and for a very good reason.
Same region. Same Grenache blend. Same pale pink colour. Even the bottle design has a familiar look about it. Gold seal, white label, angel wings on the crest. Subtle, Lidl. Very subtle!
But forget the packaging. What matters is what’s in the glass, and it’s genuinely impressive. You’re getting strawberry, a touch of peach, and that dry, crisp finish that makes Provence rosé so moreish. It smells great, it tastes great, and at just under £11 you’re saving nearly half compared to the real thing.
This is our top pick. If you’re having friends over, serving this ice cold on a warm evening, nobody is going to question what’s in their glass. They’re just going to ask for a top up.
Aldi: Chassaux et Fils Sainte Victoire Provence Rosé | ~£9.99
Aldi weren’t about to let Lidl have all the fun. Their Sainte Victoire rosé is made east of Aix en Provence with the same grape varieties. Grenache, Cinsault, Rolle. It’s been turning heads since it launched. Wine influencers have been falling over themselves to call it a genuine Whispering Angel rival, and honestly, we agree.
It’s smooth and balanced with that ripe berry character and just enough floral lift to keep things interesting. Arguably, the bottle looks even nicer than the Lidl option. At under a tenner, it’s an absolute steal.
Lidl: Côtes de Provence Rosé | £8.49
Here’s the curveball. While everyone’s talking about Breath of Paradise, Lidl also stock a simpler Côtes de Provence rosé for even less. Same region, same grape varieties, same general profile. Strawberry, a bit of floral, but in a more straightforward style.
Is it as good as the other two? Not quite. It doesn’t have the same length of finish or the same depth. But for £8.49, it absolutely does the job. If you’re buying a few bottles for a barbecue and you don’t want to overthink it, this is the one. You’re paying less than half the price of Whispering Angel and getting a perfectly enjoyable Provence rosé.
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So what are you actually paying for with Whispering Angel?
Let’s be clear: Whispering Angel isn’t a bad wine. It’s lovely. Château d’Esclans have spent nearly two decades building that brand into the rosé of choice for anyone who wants to look the part on a sun lounger. Fair play to them. It’s a beautiful product.
But when you break it down, you’re paying for three things: the name, the bottle, and the Provence postcode. The wine inside? It’s a crowd pleasing blend of grapes that grow all over the region. There’s nothing in that glass that you can’t find in a solid alternative for half the money.
Think about it this way. If you’re hosting a group and everyone’s drinking rosé all afternoon, you’re getting through four or five bottles easily. At £20 a pop, that’s a hundred quid. Swap to the Lidl or Aldi alternatives at around £10, and you’ve just halved your bill without anyone noticing the difference.
How to get the best out of your Provence rosé (whatever the price)
This applies whether it’s Whispering Angel or one of these alternatives. Serve it properly cold. We’re talking straight from the fridge, then into an ice bucket. These wines are made for warm weather and they need that chill to really sing.
Pair them with anything you’d eat outside: grilled fish, salads, charcuterie, or just a bowl of crisps in the garden. They’re not fussy wines and they don’t need fussy food. That’s the whole point.
And if you really want to put these to the test, pour them blind. Line up the Whispering Angel next to a Breath of Paradise and see if you can tell the difference. We’d bet good money most people can’t.
The verdict on Whispering Angel alternatives
If you love Whispering Angel, you don’t need to stop drinking it. But you also don’t need to spend £20 every time you want that Provence rosé experience. Lidl’s Breath of Paradise at £10.99 is our top Whispering Angel alternative. It’s the closest match in taste, style, and presentation. The Aldi Sainte Victoire is a brilliant runner up, and if you’re really watching the pennies, Lidl’s £8.49 option is a proper bargain.
Same grapes. Same sunshine. Same region. Different label. That’s all it is.
Save the twenty quid for something special. Or better yet, spend it on twice as much rosé.
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