Perrine Fresne Sarmate NV Champagne: Effervescent Excellence
Champagne 12% ABV ABV Perrine Fresne
19 March 2026
Nice blend, proper dry finish
I'm still learning about champagne but I liked that this has all three grapes in it — Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Meunier. You get green apple and lemon upfront and then it dries out really nicely at the end. Had it with some fish and chips which probably isn't what you're supposed to do but it worked great.
3 March 2026
Really impressed with this one
Bought this for my wife's birthday dinner and it went down a treat. Lovely bready smell when you pour it, and the lemon curd thing is real — it's rich but not heavy at all. At £45 it's not cheap but honestly felt worth it for a special occasion.
27 November 2025
My new go-to for dinner parties
Picked this up after seeing it recommended somewhere online and absolutely loved it. There's this amazing fresh bread and peach thing on the nose, and the finish goes on forever — almonds and citrus just hanging around. Three of us killed two bottles with some cheese and none of us wanted to stop.
18 November 2025
Bit pricey for what it is
Had this at a friend's house and it was fine, perfectly drinkable champagne with some nice apple and lemon flavours. But honestly for £45 I'd expect something that blows me away and this didn't quite get there. Would probably go for a decent crémant at half the price instead.
7 November 2025
Genuinely surprised how good this is
Saw this on a menu at a restaurant and ordered a glass on a whim. The chalky mineral thing at the end is what really got me — it's dry without being harsh and it just makes you want another sip. Tracked down a bottle to buy afterwards which says it all really. Small producer champagne like this is where the value is.
11 October 2025
Solid champagne, nothing flashy
The wine shop guy recommended this when I said I wanted something a bit different from Moët. It's crisp and dry with a nice chalky texture that I wasn't expecting. Good but I'm not sure I'd pick it over some of the cheaper options I've had recently.