Philippe Alexander Cuvee Alex Brut NV Champagne: A Toast-Worthy Cuvee
Champagne 12.5% ABV ABV Philippe Alexander
16 March 2026
Good with food
Picked this up for a seafood night at home and it worked brilliantly — that dry, zesty finish cut right through the richness of the prawns. Green apple freshness up front with some toasty hazelnut underneath. Decent Champagne at a reasonable price point, not the best I've had but I'd happily have it again.
2 March 2026
Perfect for celebrations
Bought this for my wife's birthday and we both really enjoyed it. Lovely creamy bubbles with a biscuity thing going on, and that dry finish meant we polished off the whole bottle without it feeling heavy. At £35 it's not cheap but it's proper Champagne and it tasted like it.
28 January 2026
Solid Champagne, nothing flashy
The wine shop guy recommended this when I said I wanted something decent but not Moët prices. It's good — nice apple and pear notes, quite crisp and dry. I'd say it's fair for what you pay, though I've had Crémants at half the price that come close.
6 November 2025
Really impressed with this one
I'm slowly getting into Champagne beyond the big names and this was a great find. It's 100% Pinot Noir which gives it a bit more body than some fizz I've tried. Got this lovely brioche and stone fruit thing going on, plus a salty mineral edge that keeps you going back for more. Would definitely buy again.
24 October 2025
Bit pricey for what it is
Had this at a friend's dinner party and it was fine, just not sure I'd spend £35 on it myself. The bubbles were nice and smooth and there's a nutty toasty quality I liked, but it didn't really blow me away. Would probably reach for a Prosecco most of the time honestly.