Champagne Collard-Picard Perpetuelle 12 Annees NV

Victor Osei - Solid pick for a special occasion

8/10

My wife got this for my birthday after the guy at our local wine shop recommended it. Really clean and well-balanced, not too fruity, not too dry. At £55 it's not an everyday thing but it feels like proper champagne, not just fizz.

Luna Chavez - Worth every penny

9/10

Bought this for our anniversary dinner and wow, it really delivered. Twelve years on the lees and you can taste it — there's a depth and richness that most champagnes at this price just don't have. The bubbles are fine and the finish just keeps going. Will definitely be buying again.

Wei Zhang - Good but maybe a bit overhyped

7/10

Had this at a friend's dinner party and it was nice enough. Quite complex and interesting on the palate, definitely more serious than your average prosecco. But honestly at £55 I'd probably just grab a Pol Roger instead. Still, no complaints.

Amira Benali - Classy without being pretentious

8/10

Saw this on a restaurant menu and took a chance on it. Glad I did — it's got a lovely weight to it and a clean finish that just makes you want another glass. The 12 years of ageing really shows. Would happily order it again.

Priya Sharma - This is the real deal

9/10

I'm not a champagne expert by any stretch but even I could tell this was something special. Really precise aromas, and the acidity keeps it fresh despite all that ageing. Shared it with friends over a seafood spread and everyone was asking where I got it.

Daisy Miller - Bit pricey for what it is

7/10

Picked this up after reading about it online. It's well made for sure, nice balance and the finish lingers nicely. But at £55.50 I feel like you're paying a premium for the ageing story. I've had champagnes at £40 that I enjoyed just as much. Not bad though, just not sure it's worth the extra.