Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque 2016 Champagne / Formafantasma Glass Pack

Suki Patel — Nice but I expected more wow factor

7/10

Don't get me wrong, this is a lovely champagne. Smooth, well balanced, clean finish. But for two hundred quid I wanted fireworks and what I got was more like a really well-made, understated wine. Maybe I just prefer something with a bit more punch. The bottle is gorgeous though, I'll give it that.

Daniel Torres — This is what champagne should taste like

9/10

Had this at a restaurant for a friend's birthday and immediately looked it up to buy a bottle myself. There's a confidence to it — nothing trying too hard, just really precise and layered. Each sip genuinely does reveal something slightly different. I'm not usually a champagne person but this converted me.

Diana Cruz — Best champagne I've ever had

10/10

My brother got me this for my 40th and wow. It's so expressive on the nose, really clean and precise, and the balance between the fruit and the acidity is just spot on. I've had Moët and Veuve plenty of times but this is a completely different level. The fancy glass pack is a nice touch too.