Laurent-Perrier Grand Siecle No.26 Champagne

Aria Kim - Lovely but maybe not £200 lovely

8/10

Had a glass at a restaurant and liked it enough to track down a bottle. It's beautifully put together — light but concentrated at the same time somehow, and the bubbles are incredibly fine. I'd give it a 9 if it were £150 but at £204 I expected to be completely blown away and it was more of a quiet sophistication thing. Still really enjoyed it though.

Felix Moreau - The wine shop guy steered me right

9/10

Asked for something a step above my usual Moët for a New Year's gathering and the guy in the shop recommended this Grand Siècle. Glad I listened. It's expressive right from the first pour and has this layered quality where you keep noticing new things. Everyone at the party was impressed.

Rafael Santos - Worth every penny for a special night

9/10

Bought this for our anniversary dinner and wow. The bubbles are so fine and delicate, nothing like the cheap stuff we usually drink. There's this lovely depth to it that kept us going back for more — we finished the bottle way too fast for something that costs £204.

Natasha Volkov - Best champagne I've ever had

10/10

My wife got me this for my 40th and I'm honestly ruined for other champagne now. It's so balanced and smooth, with real complexity that unfolds the longer you sit with it. The finish just lingers in the best way. Yes it's expensive but for a milestone occasion? Absolutely worth it.

Simon Hughes - Really good but hard to justify the price

8/10

Tried this at a friend's dinner party and it is genuinely excellent — crisp acidity, lovely fine bubbles, and a clean finish that makes you want another sip. But at over £200 a bottle I don't think I could buy it myself when there are solid champagnes at half the price. Special treat territory for sure.