J.P. Chenet Ice Edition White Sparkling 75cl

Bubbles over ice? Absolutely. This French sparkling white wine is made for the kind of pour that doesn’t ask you to chill the glasses, decode the label, or pretend you’re in a tasting exam. It’s bright, fruit-led, gently off-dry, and built to stay refreshing when served with ice, which makes it a brilliant pick for sunny afternoons, balcony hangs, brunch tables, and anyone who thinks sparkling wine should be more fun than formal.

• Appearance: Pale straw yellow with lively bubbles and a clean, bright look in the glass.
• Nose: Fresh citrus, green apple, pear, and a little peachy lift, the kind of aroma that makes the first sip feel obvious.
• Palate: Juicy orchard fruit leads, with lemony brightness keeping things crisp. The sweetness is off-dry, giving it a round, easy-drinking feel without weighing it down.
• Body: Light to medium-bodied, with enough fruit to stand up to ice and enough fizz to keep every sip moving.
• Finish: Clean, fruity, and refreshing, with citrus and pear hanging around just long enough to make the next sip happen fast.
• Food pairings: Try it with spicy prawn tacos, salty halloumi fries, fresh fruit platters, or creamy chicken sliders.

If Prosecco is your usual comfort zone, this is the sideways move worth taking. It keeps the easy fizz and fresh fruit you already like, then adds a slightly more playful serve style: over ice, maybe with a slice of orange, lemon, or a few berries if you’re feeling extra. No rules police here.

The big benefit is simple: it’s sparkling wine you don’t have to overthink. Pour it cold, add ice, and it still tastes lively instead of watered down too quickly. That makes it especially handy for outdoor drinks, casual get-togethers, pre-dinner pours, or those nights when opening something bubbly feels right but Champagne-level seriousness does not.

Because it comes from France, it has that classic sparkling wine confidence, but the Ice Edition angle gives it a more relaxed personality. This isn’t a wine built for hushed dining rooms and tiny sips. It’s made for clinking glasses, passing snacks around, and pretending your living room is a beach club for a couple of hours.

Serve it in a large wine glass with plenty of ice so the bubbles have room to do their thing. A citrus wheel brings out the lemon and apple notes, while berries push the peachy, fruity side. Want to turn it into a low-effort spritz? Add a splash of elderflower cordial or white peach soda, then call yourself dangerous.

It’s also a friendly entry point for anyone who finds sparkling wine a bit too stuffy. The flavours are easy to spot, the serve is refreshingly casual, and the whole thing feels more like “come over, I’ve got something fun open” than “please discuss acidity.” That’s a win in our book.

Fun Fact: JP. Chenet is famous for its curvy, slightly tilted bottle shape, a design inspired by old hand-blown glass and now one of the easiest wine bottles to spot on a shelf.