Philipponnat Royale Reserve Brut Rose Champagne

Yuki Nakamura — Good but maybe not £58 good

7/10

Look, it's a nice champagne. The redcurrant flavour is genuinely there and it's crisp and refreshing. But I've had Crémants at half the price that got me nearly as excited. If someone else is buying, brilliant. Out of my own pocket, I'd think twice.

Adaobi Eze — Solid rosé champagne

8/10

Recommended by the guy at my local wine shop when I said I wanted a rosé champagne that wasn't just sweet and boring. He was right — there's a nice tartness to it and real red fruit flavour, not just pink water. Would happily buy again.

Kwame Mensah — This is what rosé champagne should taste like

9/10

I've been slowly working my way through different rosé champagnes this year and Philipponnat is right up there. There's a mineral quality on the finish that I really enjoy, and the acidity keeps everything fresh and lively. Seriously impressive stuff.