Balfour Brut Rose 2019

Sophia Laurent — Perfect for celebrations

9/10

Bought this for my wife's birthday and it went down an absolute treat. Really lovely pink colour and the bubbles are fine and elegant — not aggressive like some sparkling wines. The finish keeps you coming back for more. At £43.75 it's not cheap but for a special occasion English fizz, I'd happily buy it again.

Nia Okafor — Nice but steep price

7/10

Had this at a friend's dinner party and it was genuinely enjoyable — proper depth to it, not just a one-note rosé. But when I looked up the price afterwards, £43.75 feels a bit much when you can get decent Crémant for half that. Would I buy it myself? Maybe for a treat, probably not as a regular thing.

Helena Kosta — Surprised by how much I liked this

8/10

I'm normally a Prosecco person so wasn't sure about spending this much on a rosé fizz, but this is a different league honestly. Really well balanced between the fruit and the acidity, and the finish is clean and long. Sat outside with a glass of this last weekend and it was genuinely lovely. Will be keeping an eye out for Balfour from now on.