Champagne Dumangin J Fils Extra Brut NV
Champagne 12.5% ABV ABV Dumangin J Fils
10 February 2026
Proper champagne, no nonsense
The wine shop guy steered me toward this when I said I wanted something dry and interesting. He wasn't wrong. There's a real backbone to it, almost savoury, and it lingers nicely. Would definitely buy again for a dinner party.
23 January 2026
Good but bit pricey for what it is
It's nice, don't get me wrong — fresh, balanced, not too sweet. But for nearly £44 I expected to be a bit more wowed. I've had cavas at half the price that I enjoyed just as much on a Tuesday night.
8 January 2026
Solid choice, nothing flashy
Picked this up for NYE on a recommendation from a mate. It's well made and clean, good acid, decent complexity. Didn't blow my mind but everyone at the table enjoyed it. Would pair well with oysters or just on its own.
2 January 2026
Impressed my in-laws
Brought this to Sunday lunch and even my father-in-law who only drinks Moët said it was excellent. Really structured and serious without being heavy. The extra brut style means it's properly dry which I love. Will be ordering more.
6 November 2025
Finally a champagne that isn't sugary
I've been trying to find champagnes that aren't loaded with sugar and this is exactly what I was after. Bone dry but still interesting and layered. The finish just keeps going. Dumangin is my new go-to producer.
14 October 2025
Birthday treat that delivered
Bought this for my wife's 40th and we were both blown away. Really dry and crisp with loads going on — not your typical sweet-ish fizz. At £43 it's not cheap but felt worth it for a special occasion.
29 September 2025
Goes down dangerously easy
Had this at a friend's house and immediately asked where she got it. For an extra brut it's not as austere as I expected — there's proper fruit depth underneath the dryness. Dangerous stuff, the bottle didn't last long between three of us.