Vincent Bliard Sempiternel NV Champagne

Clara Johansson — Birthday treat that delivered

9/10

Got this as a birthday present to myself because why not. Really glad I did — there's so much going on in the glass, layers of flavour that kept changing as I drank it. The finish just goes on and on. Properly special bottle.

Ingrid Holm — Impressive but not cheap

8/10

The wine shop guy recommended this when I said I wanted something a step up from supermarket fizz. He wasn't wrong — it's got real depth and the acidity keeps everything fresh and lively. At £70 it's not an everyday buy but it's genuinely good champagne.

Natasha Volkov — Nice but hard to justify the price

7/10

Opened this for a dinner party and everyone enjoyed it. Good structure, clean finish, does the job well. But honestly at nearly seventy quid I've had champagnes at £45 that gave me a similar experience. It's lovely, just not sure it's £70 lovely.