Larmandier-Bernier 'Latitude' Vertus 1er Cru Champagne

Maxwell Green — My new go-to for celebrations

8/10

I'm not a massive wine nerd but I know what I like, and I really like this. It's got proper depth to it compared to most Champagne I've had. The mid-palate thing people talk about — I think I finally get it with this one? There's just more there than you expect. Premier Cru Vertus clearly means something.

Tyler Bennet — Bit pricey for what it is

7/10

Look, it's nice. Clean finish, well-made, good balance. But I'm not convinced it's £62.50 nice. For that money I'd probably rather grab two decent bottles of Crémant and have change left over. One for the Champagne purists maybe.

Gianluca Ferro — Birthday treat that delivered

9/10

Got this as a birthday present to myself because I'd seen it on a list somewhere. So glad I did. From the first sip there's just loads going on — fruity but not sweet, complex but not try-hard. The kind of bottle where you keep going back for another glass without meaning to.