Philippe Glavier Genesis NV Blanc de Blancs Champagne

Farah Abboud - Birthday treat that delivered

9/10

Got this for my 40th and wow, it did not disappoint. Really crisp and clean but with proper depth to it — not just fizzy wine, you know? At £80 it's not cheap but for a special occasion it felt worth every penny.

Felix Moreau - Solid choice, needs time to breathe

7/10

First glass straight from the fridge I thought it was just ok, quite tight. Left it on the table for 20 mins and it was a completely different wine — way more expressive and interesting. Lesson learned. Decent at 12.5% too, doesn't hit you over the head.

Elena Morozova - Dinner party hero

8/10

Brought this to a friend's dinner party and everyone kept asking about it. It's one of those champagnes that gets better as it warms up a bit in the glass — started off fresh and zippy, then all this extra complexity came through. Went perfectly with the fish course and the cheese after.

Jackson Wu - Genuinely impressed

9/10

I'm not usually one to spend this much on champagne but I saw Philippe Glavier recommended somewhere and took the plunge. So glad I did. There's real structure here, not just bubbles and fruit — it's got weight and a finish that sticks around. Already ordered another bottle.

Kai Oliveira - Nice but not life-changing

6/10

Had this at a restaurant and it was pleasant enough. Clean and well-made, sure, but I was expecting more fireworks at this price point. My partner loved it though so maybe it's just me. Would probably choose a good Crémant for everyday and save the £80 for something else.

Alex Ramos - Proper champagne, not just bubbles

8/10

The wine shop guy recommended this when I said I wanted something a step up from Moët. He was right — it's got this clarity and precision that makes you actually stop and pay attention. Served it slightly warmer than fridge-cold and it really opened up beautifully.

Natasha Volkov - Good but pushing it on price

7/10

Nice champagne, don't get me wrong. Clean finish, lovely acidity, proper Blanc de Blancs style. But at nearly £80 I've had bottles at £50 that get close to this. Would buy again on offer though.

Marco Andretti - Finally tried a grower champagne

8/10

Been reading about grower champagnes and picked this as my first one. The difference from the big brand stuff is pretty obvious — it actually tastes like something specific rather than just generic fizz. Clean, focused, and the acidity keeps you coming back for more. Starting to understand what the fuss is about.