Alexandre Lamblot 'Intuition' Champagne 2019 Brut Nature: Prestige in Every Bubble

Ayako Hirano — Proper grown-up champagne

8/10

The guy at my local wine shop recommended this when I said I wanted something a bit different. It's made from Pinot Meunier which apparently isn't that common for a prestige champagne? Really liked the citrus and almond notes, and it's got this dry chalky finish that keeps you going back for more. Solid pick.

Noah Williams — Lovely but hard to justify the price

7/10

Tried this at a friend's dinner party and it is genuinely delicious — brioche, lemon zest, really elegant stuff. But £83 for a bottle is steep and I'm not sure it's twice as good as a £40 champagne. Would happily drink it again if someone else is buying though.

Wei Zhang — Interesting and well made

8/10

Picked this up after reading about the producer online. 100% Pinot Meunier, zero dosage, and it works really well — there's a nice tension between the creamy texture and the chalky acidity that keeps it fresh. Not a casual weeknight pop but great for when you want something with a bit more going on.