The discerning drinker: Pink champagne for Valentine's day

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Billecart-Salmon Rosé NV (from Harrods, Lea and Sandeman, Berry Bros, Jeroboams, from around £60)
Billecart is one of the few producers to make something of a speciality of its rosés. Their non-vintage is elegant and fine, fresh but well balanced.

Lanson Rosé Brut NV (widely available; best offer is Tesco, reduced to £17.49 until 14 Feb)
Lanson's rosé is a cut above other big brands, elegant, light and crisp - good value while half-price at Tesco.

Bollinger La Grande Année Rosé 2002 (Jeroboams, Waitrose,Selfridges, from £85).
Bollinger's non-vintage rosé is among my favourites, but the 2002 is head and shoulders above anything else under £100. Beautiful, rich nose with lovely depth and complexity. Quality costs