Hitherto unknown to our panellists, De Castelnau’s wines impressed greatly in this Cuisine tasting. From the great 2002 vintage, this …

Krug Grande Cuvée still has an old-fashioned feel, which is what international Krugistes require, but these days it has impressive …

Laurent-Perrier’s Champagnes have improved notably in recent years, and this surprisingly youthful 2004 vintage illustrates the point. It has a …

The iconic Dom Pérignon needs little introduction, and its quality continues to be impeccable. Like Comtes de Champagne, it deserves …

Moët’s 2006 vintage is restrained and fine with a wonderful feeling of purity and completeness. Citrus zest, almond and egg …

A fresh, youthful chardonnay cuvée of great zest and focus. Not the most complex wine in the tasting, it succeeded …

This exquisite Champagne combines subtlety and finesse with gorgeously rich elements and a kaleidoscope of complexities. Apple, pear, citrus, custard, …

From a single vineyard surrounding the Taittinger family home, this is a powerfully built wine – “an upfront gladiator style”, …

A 50-50 chardonnay-pinot noir from 100 per cent rated Grand Cru vineyards, this is another Taittinger wine that wowed the …

The non-vintage rosé might be prettier than other Bollinger Champagnes, but it’s still a muscular style. Strawberry, floral and patisserie …

Bollinger’s oxidative style has its fans and its detractors, but the wines seem to have been taking a fresher, more …

The elegant, restrained Taittinger non-vintage is a great all-rounder that combines appley fruit, bakery aromas, and nutty complexity in a …

A delicate, pale wine, Laurent-Perrier Rosé has red berry and grapey aromas along with herbal and flinty complexities. It’s vibrant …

Lifted raspberry, herb and bakery spice aromas make a fragrant greeting here, and some assertive sulphides in the mix won’t …