Paul Dethune Champagne Blanc de Noirs Grand Cru Brut

Andre Dubois — Decent grand cru

7/10

Saw this on a list at a wine bar and ordered a glass. It's well made — clean finish, nice stone fruit character, good acidity. Perfectly enjoyable but didn't quite have the wow factor I look for at this price point. The 12.5% keeps it light and easy going though.

Helena Kosta — Proper celebration champagne

9/10

Bought this for my wife's 40th and honestly it was the star of the evening. Really bready and toasty with gorgeous ripe fruit — everyone kept asking what it was. At £67 it's not cheap but for a grand cru blanc de noirs it's actually fair enough.

Aiko Tanaka — This one surprised me

9/10

I'm usually more of a prosecco person but my friend brought this to a dinner party and wow. It's so much more complex than what I normally drink — layers of fruit and this almost pastry-like quality? The acidity keeps it fresh and easy to drink. I'm a convert.