Jean-Marc Charpentier Terre d'Emotion BdN Extra Brut Champagne
Champagne 12.5% ABV ABV Jean-Marc Charpentier
20 December 2025
Nice but maybe not £55 nice
Picked this up after the guy at my local wine shop recommended it. It's good — properly dry, interesting layers of flavour, and the finish hangs around which I liked. But at nearly £55 a bottle I think I expected a bit more wow factor. Would probably buy again if it was on offer.
9 November 2025
Stole the show at dinner
Brought this to a dinner party and everyone kept asking about it. It's a Blanc de Noirs so all red grapes but makes a white champagne, which was a fun talking point. Clean, balanced, not sweet at all — the extra brut style really lets you taste what's actually going on. Goes brilliantly with cheese and charcuterie.
30 October 2025
Proper champagne, not just fizz
I'm still learning about wine but even I could tell this was a cut above the usual prosecco and cava I drink. There's actual depth to it, fruit and acidity working together, and it doesn't just disappear after you swallow. Jean-Marc Charpentier is a name I'll remember. 12.5% ABV so not too heavy for a long afternoon either.
24 October 2025
Birthday treat that delivered
My wife got me this for my 40th and honestly it was the highlight of the night. Really expressive nose — you can tell straight away it's made from red grapes even though it's a white champagne. Bone dry which I love, and it just kept giving with every sip. At £55 it's not cheap but for a special occasion it's worth every penny.