Clandestin Les Semblables Austral 2022 Blanc de Noirs Brut Nature

Mei-Lin Wu — Good but pricey

7/10

Look, it's a nice Champagne. The fruit is ripe and there's definitely complexity there. But £80 is a lot and I'm not sure it blows away bottles at £50-60. I'd say it's one for people who are really into their grower Champagne rather than casual drinkers.

Priya Sharma — Really impressed

8/10

The wine shop guy recommended this when I said I wanted something different from the usual Champagne. He wasn't wrong. It's got this clean, focused thing going on and the finish just lingers without being heavy. At £80 it's not an everyday buy but I'd happily get it again for a dinner party.

Aria Kim — Proper Champagne

8/10

Saw this on a restaurant menu and thought why not. You can tell from the first sip this isn't your standard supermarket fizz. There's real intention behind it. The acidity is spot on and the fruit carries everything without needing any sweetness added. Really elegant stuff.