Manon Boutillez-Guer Rayon de Lumière BdB Brut Nature NV Champagne

Wei Zhang — Good but pricey for what it is

7/10

Nice champagne, don't get me wrong. Clean finish, proper depth to it, and the bubbles are fine and persistent. But at £68.75 I'd want a bit more wow factor. I've had similarly enjoyable bottles for £15-20 less. Would probably buy again on offer though.

Yasmine Najjar — This is what champagne should taste like

9/10

I've been getting more into champagne lately and this small producer stuff is just on another level compared to the big brands. Manon Boutillez-Guer clearly knows what she's doing. Structured, balanced, with a finish that just quietly lingers. Not cheap but I'd rather have one glass of this than three of something forgettable.

Erik Strom — Proper champagne, no shortcuts

8/10

Picked this up after the guy at my local wine shop recommended it. It's a Blanc de Blancs with no added sugar (brut nature) and you can really tell — it's bone dry and has this lovely sharp acidity that keeps you going back for more. Great with oysters if you're feeling fancy.