Drappier Millésime Exception 2018 Champagne

Ruth Banks — Solid champagne, nothing wrong with it

7/10

Served this at our engagement party. It's clean and precise, does the job well. Everyone enjoyed it but nobody was raving about it either — think it's maybe more of a sit-and-savour wine than a party pourer. Good quality though, the acidity keeps it fresh and interesting.

Kenji Watanabe — The wine shop guy was right

8/10

Went in looking for something around £50 and got talked up to this Drappier. Glad I listened honestly. It's got this purity to it that's hard to describe — just really well made without trying too hard. Opened up beautifully after about 10 minutes in the glass.

Freya Lindqvist — Wow this is elegant

9/10

I've been getting more into champagne lately and this is probably the best I've tried at home. It's structured but not heavy, fruity but not sweet, and the finish just lingers in the best way. The 2018 vintage clearly had something going for it. Already planning to buy another for Christmas.