Bollinger Special Cuvee NV Champagne

Sophie Brennan — Decent, expected a bit more though

7/10

Saw this on a restaurant menu and decided to treat myself. It's a well-made champagne for sure — rich fruit, good bubbles, that biscuity character people rave about. But honestly at this price point I wanted something that really knocked my socks off and it was more like a solid 'yeah that's nice' than a wow moment.

Felix Moreau — This is what champagne should taste like

9/10

Picked this up for my wife's birthday after reading about it online. The first sip and you just know it's quality — there's a savoury, almost bread-like warmth underneath all the fizz that cheaper champagnes just don't have. We demolished the bottle with some cheese and crackers and it was perfect.

Yuki Nakamura — Impressed the in-laws

8/10

Brought this to a dinner party and got loads of compliments. It's got a real firmness to it, not just bubbly water like some cheaper ones. Nice clean finish too — you can taste the toastiness lingering after each sip. Definitely one I'd buy again when I want to look like I know what I'm doing.