World Champagne Day - Aldi expert reveals how to master the perfect pour and best bargains on offer

World Day is marked on the fourth Friday of October, and is dedicated to enjoying one of the world's most luxurious drinks.

Originating from the Champagne region in France, champagne is a sparkling synonymous with celebration, elegance, and special occasions.

Celebrity fans include Leonardo DiCaprio, rapper , and , while the most expensive varieties can go for as much as over £1 million for a single bottle. But you don't need to be in the top 1% to enjoy champagne. Supermarket has loads of amazing bargain buys starting from just £14.99 a bottle.

These include Veuve Monsigny Champagne Brut(£14.99, 75cl). Boasting a rich golden colour, this long and layered tipple won Silver at this year’s International Wine challenge. Offering notes of apple strudel, croissants and toasted nuts, it’s perfect for popping at cosy festive gatherings.

Meanwhile, also available is Veuve Monsigny Champagne Premier Cru (£21.99, 75cl) Beating other more expensive bubbly to the title of ‘Best Champagne’ in the renowned Good Housekeeping taste test, this is the ultimate crowd-pleaser. Judges praised its “notes of refreshing lemon” and “minerality” which combine with delicate aromas of apricot, herbal notes, and hints of orange zest and crème brûlée.

To mark World Champagne Day, the budget supermarket also polled consumers, finding 28% of savvy shoppers had already stocked up ahead of .

But we are wasting 568,134 bottles of bubbly every year because we don’t know how to open it properly. For example, 17% say they shake the bottle before opening, with 55% believing this will 'enhance the fizz'.

Aldi expert Sam Caporn, Mistress of Wine, has stepped in to help - here are her five steps for the perfect open and pour.

Step one: Remove the muzzle and immediately pop your hand over the cork to make sure it doesn't fly out if you have a lively one.

Step two: Hold the bottle in the palm of your hand, tilting it away and keep the cork steady with one hand and twist the bottle, not the cork, with your other hand. Turn gently until the cork eases out.

Step three: For a truly elegant opening, aim for a gentle sigh rather than a loud pop. If the cork resists, a tea towel can provide extra grip while maintaining control.

Step four: Ditch the flute and coupe. A tulip-shaped glass is ideal for your bubbly which may surprise some. It keeps the fizz lively while letting you fully enjoy the fragrance. To pour, tilt the glass and pour gently, just like you'd pour a beer without a head. If it foams up, just wait a moment and then continue.

Step five: And finally, enjoy! If there is any leftover fizz, use a proper stopper to keep it sparkling overnight. A spoon does not work, silver or otherwise.

Aldi’s fizz range is available to buy in stores nationwide now.