Perrier-Jouët Grand Brut Champagne / Half Bottle
Champagne 12.5% ABV ABV Perrier-Jouët
16 April 2026
The flowers on the bottle aren't just for show
My wife loves the Perrier-Jouët bottles so I picked this up as a little surprise. Actually really impressed — there's a floral thing going on that's quite elegant and it's got more depth than I expected from their basic range. The acidity keeps it really refreshing too. Would definitely get it again for a special occasion.
10 April 2026
Lovely little half bottle
Grabbed this half bottle for a Tuesday night treat because why not. Really floral and fresh, with nice bubbles that don't go flat after ten minutes like cheaper stuff. At £31 for a half it's not cheap but it genuinely tastes like proper Champagne, not just fizzy wine.
9 April 2026
Nice with seafood
Had this with oysters at home and it was a great match. Dry and balanced with enough fizz to keep things interesting. I'm still learning about Champagne but this felt like a step up from the usual supermarket brands. Half bottle is actually perfect for two people splitting a starter.
11 March 2026
Good but pricey for what you get
It's a nice Champagne, don't get me wrong — clean finish, fine bubbles, well made. But £31 for a half bottle is a lot when you could get a full bottle of decent Crémant for less. I'd buy it again if it was on offer but probably not at full price.
23 February 2026
Solid choice for a dinner party
Brought two of these to a friend's birthday dinner and they went down really well. Nice and crisp with white fruit flavours and a bit of something chalky underneath. Not the most exciting Champagne I've ever had but reliable and easy to drink.
