Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque Champagne 2012 / Magnum

Herbert Muller — Worth every penny for a special night

9/10

Bought this magnum for our 10th anniversary dinner and wow. The bubbles are so fine and elegant, and it just keeps revealing new flavours the longer you sit with it. My wife said it was the best champagne she's ever had, and honestly I'm not going to argue. At £411 it's not an everyday thing obviously, but for a once-in-a-while celebration it's absolutely stunning.

Astrid Nilsen — Shared this with friends who know nothing about wine

9/10

Opened the magnum at a dinner party and even my mates who normally drink lager were impressed. It's complex without being intimidating — there's a lot going on but it all just works together. One friend said it tasted like "fancy" and honestly that's probably the best review anyone could give it. The length on the finish is unreal, it stays with you ages after each sip.

Annika Svensson — Beautiful but hard to justify the price

8/10

Tried this at a friend's wedding and it is genuinely lovely — really precise and layered, you can tell it's a step above your usual fizz. But over £400 for a bottle? I keep thinking about how many solid wines I could get for that. If someone else is buying, absolutely say yes. If it's your own money, maybe think twice.