Vincent Bliard Sempiternel NV Champagne

Clara Johansson - Birthday treat that delivered

9/10

Got this as a birthday present to myself because why not. Really glad I did — there's so much going on in the glass, layers of flavour that kept changing as I drank it. The finish just goes on and on. Properly special bottle.

Ingrid Holm - Impressive but not cheap

8/10

The wine shop guy recommended this when I said I wanted something a step up from supermarket fizz. He wasn't wrong — it's got real depth and the acidity keeps everything fresh and lively. At £70 it's not an everyday buy but it's genuinely good champagne.

Natasha Volkov - Nice but hard to justify the price

7/10

Opened this for a dinner party and everyone enjoyed it. Good structure, clean finish, does the job well. But honestly at nearly seventy quid I've had champagnes at £45 that gave me a similar experience. It's lovely, just not sure it's £70 lovely.

Herbert Muller - This one makes you slow down

8/10

Not your knock-it-back prosecco replacement — this actually rewards you for paying attention. There's proper complexity in the mid-palate and the bouquet is gorgeous without being over the top. Had it with some roast chicken and it was a perfect match.

Marcus Chen - Wow okay I get it now

9/10

I'm still fairly new to spending real money on wine but a friend brought this to ours and it kind of changed what I thought champagne could taste like. So balanced and the finish is super clean. Already looking at where to buy a bottle of my own.