Philipponnat Blanc de Noirs 2019 Vintage: A Toast-Worthy Cuvee

Idris Ibrahim — Nice but steep price tag

7/10

Good champagne, no doubt about it. Creamy, full, lovely toasty bread thing on the finish. But at nearly seventy quid I'd want it to be truly mind-blowing, and I've had bottles at £45 that came close. Would buy again on offer though.

Clara Johansson — Birthday treat that delivered

9/10

Bought this for my 40th and wow, it did not disappoint. Really rich and appley with this amazing nutty thing going on. The bubbles are super fine and it just keeps going on the finish. Worth every penny for a special occasion.

Andre Dubois — Good not great

7/10

Saw this on a restaurant wine list and ordered it because I like Philipponnat. It's solid — nice depth, citrusy finish, decent complexity. But for a 2019 vintage champagne at this price point I expected a bit more wow factor. Pleasant rather than exciting.