Collet Brut 1er Cru 2016 Champagne

Zara Al-Hassan — Birthday treat that delivered

9/10

Bought this for my 40th and honestly it was the highlight of the night. Really biscuity and toasty with lovely orchard fruit — reminded me of the fancy stuff we had at a wedding once. It lingers in the best way, kept going back for more. At £52 it's not cheap but for a special occasion it's worth every penny.

Ayako Hirano — Perfect dinner party wine

8/10

Brought this to a friend's dinner party and everyone asked about it. It's got this lovely toasty thing going on and the finish just goes on and on. Not too heavy either at 12.5% which meant we could happily have a few glasses without falling asleep before dessert.

Daisy Miller — Properly good champagne

8/10

Had this at a restaurant first and liked it enough to track down a bottle. It's complex without being try-hard — layers of fruit and that biscuity quality you get from proper champagne. Not a celebration popper, more of a sit-down-and-actually-enjoy-it kind of wine.