Pierre Paillard Les Mottelettes Blanc de Blanc Bouzy Grand Cru 2017

Sibel Nur — Good not great

7/10

Got this as a gift and it's a solid champagne for sure. Quite honeyed in the middle with a salty edge which was interesting. I think I'd struggle to justify buying it myself at that price when there are decent champagnes around for half that, but it's a nice drink and I wouldn't say no to another glass.

Derek Chang — Really solid but pricey

8/10

Had this at a friend's dinner party and liked it enough to track down a bottle myself. It's got a nice chalky dryness to it and the fruit is more stone fruit than citrus which I prefer. Bit steep at £95 though — I'd save it for Christmas or an anniversary rather than a regular weekend.

Tiffany Nguyen — Classy stuff from Bouzy

9/10

Picked this up after reading about Bouzy Grand Cru champagnes and wanting to try a proper blanc de blancs. Really expressive — white peach, almonds, a bit smoky. The acidity keeps it fresh and stops it feeling too rich. Would absolutely buy again for a special meal.