Champagne Delavenne Dom Basle Reserve NV / Half Bottle

Camila Ortiz — Great find for the price

8/10

I'm slowly trying to learn more about champagne beyond the big names and this was a really nice discovery. There's proper depth here — layers of fruit and something almost flinty/mineral that kept me going back for another sip. Half bottle is ideal for a Tuesday night treat.

Marianne Blom — Good with fish and chips honestly

7/10

Had this with battered cod on a Friday night and it worked brilliantly. Nice and crisp with enough body that it doesn't disappear next to food. The brioche-y quality is real — my wife said it smelled like a bakery, which she meant as a compliment.

Olivia Wong — Nice but expected more

6/10

The wine shop guy recommended this and said it punches above its weight. It's pleasant enough, got some fruity apple notes and a bit of toast, but I've had cavas at half the price that I enjoyed just as much. Maybe I'm missing something.