10 great rosés and sparkling wines to enjoy this summer from under €10

These 10 fantastic but inexpensive bottles are perfect for summertime and perhaps even after, writes Leslie Williams

Rosé outsells red wine in France and sales have increased considerably in Ireland in recent years

Summertime and rosé just seem to go together, and this is particularly true in Ireland where rosé sales struggle when the sun isn’t shining. Rosé outsells red wine in France and sales have increased considerably in Ireland in recent years, however there was a drop-off in 2023 due to less than ideal summer weather.

I’m happy to drink rosé even in the depths of winter as it is a fine match for spicy food as well as for barbecue flavours, not to mention anything with lots of garlic (perhaps the reason they drink so much of it in Provence).