Laherte Freres Ultradition Extra Brut Champagne: Elegance Worth Celebrating

Kenji Watanabe — Birthday treat that delivered

8/10

Bought this for my 40th and it was genuinely lovely. Really fine bubbles, not aggressive at all, and I got this amazing brioche thing going on with a bit of citrus. At £51.50 it's not cheap but for a birthday Champagne? Totally worth it.

Suki Patel — Bit too dry for me personally

6/10

I can tell this is well made and the bubbles are incredibly fine and smooth. But I tend to prefer my fizz a little sweeter and this is bone dry. My partner loved it though so maybe it's just a taste thing. The citrus and almond flavours were nice, just wished it had a touch more fruit sweetness.

Penelope Hart — This stuff is dangerous

8/10

So easy to drink. You pour a glass thinking you'll savour it and before you know it half the bottle's gone. Really crisp with lovely citrus and a sort of bready richness underneath. Me and my wife polished off two bottles over a long Sunday lunch. No regrets.