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Dame Joan Collins' favourite Marks and Spencer Ros is 16: 'Beautiful and smooth'

Dame Joan Collins has declared ros season open just in time for the bank holiday weekend the M&S Food ambassador is backing this 16 Organic Provence Ros, and here are her top tips for sipping in style

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Dame Joan Collins is pictured with the popular wine(Image: M&S)

A wise woman once said: "Ros is sunshine in a glass. As such, it may be enjoyed come rain, shine, or any weather." That woman was none other than Dame Joan Collins, who has officially declared ros season open - just in time for the bank holiday weekend.

To mark the long weekend, which is set to bask in glorious sunshine, the Hollywood legend has been sharing her top recommendations for savouring a glass of the pink stuff without forking out a fortune at the bar. This follows the 92 year old being unveiled as the newest M&S Food ambassador, with one 16 bottle proving particularly popular with the Dynasty star.

In one of the retailer's most recent adverts, the iconic actress appears alongside an enormous tower of her beloved M&S Ros La Balconne Organic Provence, declaring it was time to 'begin sipping'.

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The La Balconne Organic Provence Ros retails at 16 for a 75cl bottle, offering hints of white peach, strawberry and wild herbs. The 'elegant', organic ros, sourced from the vineyards of Provence, is described as soft yet complex, ideal as an aperitif or paired with seafood, salads or cheese.

On Ocado, enthusiastic shoppers have been singing its praises, with one commenting: "Beautiful, smooth, not sweet at all, and organic! Adding to my favourites." While another enthused: "Move over Whispering Angel, my new favourite."

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Meanwhile, shoppers can snap up a bottle of Chteau Miraval Ros, 75cl, for 17.56, reduced from 21.95 at Fortnum and Mason. Chteau Miraval ranks among the most ancient wine estates in Southern France, with origins tracing back to Roman times, providing a fascinating talking point should you wish to impress friends and family, reports the Express.

At Ocado, the charmingly nicknamed 'chicken wine', La Vieille Ferme Rose, has been cut to 7.90 from 8.90. Fresh and fruity, it features notes of strawberries, peaches and lychees.

Over at M&S, the retailer is showcasing its largest ever selection of ros, predicting what they're calling a 'pink Summer', and reportedly shifting a bottle of ros every two seconds during busy periods. And to sweeten the deal further, M&S is providing a 10% discount when customers buy any four bottles in store.

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Dame Joan Collins has officially declared ros season open(Image: M&S)

The top-selling ros in the M&S Foodhall is the Classics Cotes de Provence Ros, priced at a budget-friendly 10. Crisp, delicate and dry, it's packed with flavours of strawberries and redcurrants, and pairs beautifully with salmon, seafood, or salad.

One shopper said of the tipple: "Just what you want in summer. Good fruit and light easy going back lights. Lovely.

"Wanted a chilled drink with which to relax on a hot day," said another. "Not too acidic or too sweet, went down very smoothly in the sunshine."

[M&S' La Balconne Organic Provence Ros wine is popular with shoppers as well as Dame Joan Collins]

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M&S' La Balconne Organic Provence Ros wine is popular with shoppers as well as Dame Joan Collins

Though one customer felt it was overly sweet for their liking, commenting: "Its smooth, gentle and has some subtle flavours but its also very sweet.. if it was crisper and dryer would be awesome but sadly not."

However, there are also some fresh ross set to delight customers this year, such as the 8 Lisboa Bonita Ros - a vibrant, fruit-led Portuguese wine featuring zesty red berry notes with a touch of watermelon.

The Italian Rosato Pouch costs 12 for 1.5L, making it perfect for convenient serving - particularly handy when hosting guests. This Sicilian ros boasts a light, fruity bouquet alongside raspberry and cherry aromas.

After selecting your bottle and deciding what to serve alongside it, Dame Joan has shared her expert advice for savouring the ideal glass of ros. She said: "Rose always tastes better with a lovely view.

"Whether it's picturesque surrounding, a sunlit terrace, or simply being with the right company. You don't need a Riviera postcode to drink like the French, just impeccable taste, preferably chilled."

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