Louis Roederer Rose Vintage 2017

Marianne Blom — Really nice but I expected more wow

8/10

Saw this on a best champagne list and gave it a go. It's definitely quality stuff — structured, clean finish, proper grown-up wine. I just thought at this price point I'd be absolutely blown away and it was more of a slow burner? Still really enjoyed it with some smoked salmon though.

Suki Patel — Lovely but pricey

8/10

Had this at a restaurant and liked it enough to track down a bottle. It's genuinely good rosé champagne — balanced, not too sweet, nice long finish. My only gripe is the price. You can get solid champagne for half that, so it needs to be a proper occasion to justify it.

Andre Dubois — Best champagne I've had this year

10/10

The guy at my local wine shop recommended this and honestly I could kiss him. It's so precise and clean, nothing feels overdone. Light at 12.5% but there's real concentration and complexity hiding in there. Already bought another bottle for my mate's birthday.