Bollinger Special Cuvée 007 James Bond Edition

Andre Dubois - Good champagne, bit gimmicky though

7/10

Got this as a gift from a mate who knows I like Bond films. It's solid champagne — clean finish, nice bubbles, well balanced. But honestly I'm not sure the 007 branding justifies the price tag. You're paying a bit extra for the packaging. Would I buy it myself? Probably not when you can get regular Bollinger for less.

Dmitri Volkov - Worth every penny for a special night

9/10

Bought this for my wife's 40th birthday and it did not disappoint. Really expressive on the nose — you can tell straight away it's proper champagne, not just fizzy wine. Lovely balance of fruit and acidity, and the finish keeps going without being heavy. At £53 it's not cheap but for a celebration it's absolutely spot on.

Lena Petrova - Perfect for a dinner party

8/10

Picked this up for a dinner party and everyone loved the Bond connection — great conversation starter. The champagne itself is really good too, not just a gimmick. Complex flavours that kept me going back for more. Goes down dangerously easy at 12.5%.

Thomas Weber - My new go-to celebration fizz

9/10

Saw this on the shelf at my local wine shop and couldn't resist. So glad I tried it. There's a real confidence to it — hard to describe but it just smells and tastes like quality. The finish is lovely, clean and lingering, makes you want another glass immediately. Have already bought a second bottle for New Year's.