Drinking beautifully now, this delighted with its mineral notes, complex bouquet and well-integrated acidity.

'Perfumed herbal aroma notes with some pastry and apple,' team leader Tom Forrest observed, noting a palate of 'creamy apple notes, lemon citrus and apple blossom, with good length and a crisp, clean finish'. Pair with veal sweetbreads, salmon, or lobster.

£32.87 Pernod Ricard UK

Does everything Charles Heidsieck touches turn to Gold? Not far off! For this winner, 'The nose boasts biscuity autolysis, nutmeg and apricot, with a creamy brown spice and stone fruit palate, good supporting acidity and a great finish,' said Louise Gordon of Lime Wood Hotel.

'Foie gras ahoy!' Meanwhile team leader Andrea Briccarello felt the colour showed complexity, noting tropical fruits such as pineapple, guava and mango on the rich mid-palate.

'Match with turbot,' he said. Good idea.

£86.92 Liberty Wines

'Very pleasant, with depth and body, impressive elegance and sophisticated style,' said L'Ortolan's Guillaume Kaczmar, adding: 'Benefits from decanting.'
'Creamy, nutty, toasty with citrus and green apple,' added team leader Laura Rhys MS. Still regarded as young, we hope this will return.

£91.88 Hatch Mansfield

Debbie Smith of 21212 highlighted this wine's 'stunning, beautifully rich nose', singling out its 'brioche and baked apple notes' for praise.'
La classe already showing amazing complexity and balance,' added an impressed Vittorio Gentile of Theo Randall at the InterContinental Hotel.

£69.54 Bibendum

'Fine, with good fizz and bright acidity, notes of sultana and freshly baked croissant on the palate,' said Giuseppe Longobardi of The Cross at Kenilworth.

'Citrusy, with pineapple acidity and green apple finish,' said team leader Andrea Briccarello, suggesting matching with crab and fresh langoustine.

£28.60 Bibendum

A very strong Silver, Giuseppe Longobardi of The Cross at Kenilworth noted a fine gold appearance with persistent bubbles, adding: 'Almond pastry and dry sultana aromas, with fig jam and baked pineapple notes on a salty, mineral palate. Long and persistent.'
'Sugared lemons and parma violets on the nose,' said Louise Gordon of Lime Wood Hotel, suggesting turbot as the match of choice.

£46.00 Liberty Wines

A 'good, weighty, riper style', said Charles Van Wyk of FJB Hotels, adding: 'Dried apricot and bruised apple notes with refreshing acidity and some toasted brioche notes.'
'Elderflower and spiced pear on the nose,' added Louise Gordon of Lime Wood Hotel, suggesting langoustine risotto.

£36.00 Boutinot

Debbie Smith of 21212 was unequivocal, declaring: 'Fantastic nose; complex, yeasty palate; superb.'
Guillaume Kaczmar of L'Ortolan agreed, adding: 'Finishes long and dry, with complex notes of dried fruits and nuts.'

£32.00 Spirited Wines, Castelnau Wine Agencies

'Good depth and balance, nice acidity and refreshing finish,' said Guillaume Kaczmar of L'Ortolan, while team leader Laura Rhys MS praised its 'elegant fruit and mineral notes'.

£39.32 Liberty Wines

'Opulent and complex,' stated Vittorio Gentile of Theo Randall at The InterContinental Hotel, adding: 'Long finish with spicy character. Drink now. Great value for money.'
Team leader Laura Rhys MS added: 'Good weight and complexity.'

£25.00 Roberson Wine

Pale lemon colour with small bubbles and some toasty apple notes on the nose. Crisp and dry, with creamy fizz, green apples and citrus on the palate and some minerals on a lemony finish. Mouthwateringly refreshing.

£32.96 First Class Products

£37.85 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

£26.00 Boutinot

£38.00 Moët Hennessy