Rare Rose 2008 Champagne

Astrid Nilsen — Saw it on a restaurant menu, no regrets

9/10

Spotted this on a wine list at a nice place in London and thought why not. So glad we did. It's got real presence — structured and layered but still easy to enjoy. The rosé colour is beautiful too. Shared the bottle over a long meal and every glass was as good as the last.

Celeste Moreno — Impressive but had to think about the price

8/10

A friend brought this to a dinner party and I'm glad I got to try it without paying for it myself. Really expressive on the nose, you can tell it's had time to develop. Lovely acidity that keeps it fresh despite being from 2008. I'd rate it highly but £299 is a lot — I'd probably pick something half the price for my own money.

Mia Sundberg — Best champagne I've ever had

10/10

I don't say this lightly but this is genuinely the best champagne I've tasted. Everything is just balanced — the fruit, the acidity, the way it all comes together. It smells incredible straight out of the bottle, no waiting around needed. Treated myself for my 40th and zero regrets.