Louis Roederer Brut Nature Rose Vintage 2015 / Philippe Starck

Erik Strom — Nice but not sure it's for me

7/10

Saw this on a restaurant wine list and thought I'd splash out. It's clearly quality stuff and very dry and precise, but honestly I think I prefer champagne with a bit more sweetness and richness. My partner loved it though and said the aromas were incredible. Probably one for people who know their champagne better than I do.

Nia Okafor — Birthday treat

8/10

Got this as a birthday present to myself because the bottle design caught my eye (the Starck collab thing). Glad I did — it's really well made and the finish is so clean and long. Only slight gripe is I wish it had a tiny bit more fruit to it, but I think that's the no-sugar style. Still really enjoyed it with some takeaway sushi.

Natasha Volkov — Really good but maybe not £109 good

8/10

Had this at a friend's dinner party and it's genuinely lovely. Super clean finish that keeps you going back for more, and nice fruit without being sweet at all. But I dunno, over a hundred quid is a lot for champagne when there are solid options at half the price. Would happily drink it again if someone else is buying though.