Champagne: NV

'A light but rounded style with ripe yellow fruit, stone fruit and a touch of pink grapefruit, as well as a nutty, butter biscuit element and some refreshing lime acidity on the long finish, with a smooth mousse.'
Carolina W Seibel, Comptoir Cafe and Wine.

'A refreshing, crisp champagne that's a really great option for a lot of pubs and bars at this price.'
Sam Weatherill, Etch. by Steven Edwards.

£20.00 Boutinot, Christopher Piper Wines

'A lovely nose of elderflower, red apple and redcurrant, with some sweet pastry hints and sweet spice, and great balance with the sweetness on an alluring bright palate. Very much a food wine.'
Angela Reddin, team leader.

'Candied citrus and fresh apricot on the nose, a delicate mousse and a clean finish make this a good match for lemon tart.'
Filippo Pastorini, consultant.

£27.59 Hatch Mansfield, Matthew Clark

'This opens with some generous lemon citrus and red apple on the nose, leading to a fresh and vibrant palate with a touch of white peach, and a long, fresh finish of apple blossom and Sicilian lemons and toast.'
Claire Love, Loves Consultancy.

'A really drinkable champagne with good complexity, and some gentle and elegant bubbles. Great for fatty and complex food.'
Mattia Mazzi, Cornerstone.

£39.25 Hatch Mansfield

'A very expressive nose with red apples and lemon zest, as well as some biscuit, brioche complexity. There's chalky minerality on the palate, with a smooth, rounded texture.'
Adam Michocki, The Man Behind The Curtain.

'A light champagne made in a fresher style, with good finesse. A nice bouquet, a good minerality on the finish.'
Bianca Potenza, 212 Amsterdam.

£18.44 Majestic Commercial

'Classic champagne, with lovely aromas of breadcrumbs, pear and apple, as well as a flinty minerality.'
Rémi Cousin, Le Gavroche.

'A well-balanced, full-bodied Pinot-led champagne that's generous and voluminous.'
Mattia Mazzi, Cornerstone.

'A very mineral style, with green apple, lemon pith and chalk, leading to a very long palate with decent mousse and a lip-smacking finish.'
Angela Reddin, team leader.

£31.00 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'A great wine! There's great acidity that's well balanced, with flavours from autolysis such as fresh bread, but losing none of the fresh fruit character. Some lovely bubbles too.'
Chiara Sieni, MM Grocery.

'Yellow apple, ripe apricot and toast, with some yeasty, earthy notes too, and an element of crushed stone.'
Markus Dilger, Dilger Sommelier Selection.

£30.91 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'For those looking for a more fruity champagne, this is expressive, with flavours of mature apples and pears, following a floral, expressive nose.'
Alonso Abed, Trivet.

'A very complex wine, with lemon, lemon zest and crunchy green apples, as well as toast, brioche and biscuit. Well structured, with a long finish, and some good potential for ageing.'
Adam Michocki, The Man Behind The Curtain.

£34.34 Enotria&Coe

'With bright acidity and ripe citrus fruit dominant, this is a fresh, juicy style, showing the beginnings of some complexity.'
Laura Rhys MS, team leader.

'A light and bright aperitif champagne that's delicate and restrained on the nose, with a big smack of citrus wrapped in apple skin on the palate.'
Tim Handley, Royal Automobile Club.

£24.00 Boutinot, Christopher Piper Wines

'A very mineral, flinty and floral expression, with lime and candied lemon peel, and fresh acidity. A chalky, lively wine leading to a long finish with herbaceous features.'
Carolina W Seibel, Comptoir Cafe and Wine.

'A fresh autolytic character accompanied by white peaches and lemons, followed by a palate full of fruit with some brioche on the back palate.'
Juan Manuel Marcos Perez, The Gilbert Scott Restaurant.

£18.55 Matthew Clark

'Opening with subtle bakery aromas, citrus blossom and shaved green apple, there's more presence in the mouth - this is fast-paced, with a good lingering mousse and finish.'
Angela Reddin, team leader.

'This has a lovely rich palate, with a touch of spice coming through. A complex and fresh wine.'
Gaetano Giangaspero, C&C.

£35.50 Liberty Wines

'A fresh but eloquent wine, with high complexity and an intense nose dominated by primary fruit skins, as well as ginger root and spices. A complex, rich concentrated palate follows, with lingering acidity and bright, ripe fruit.'
Chris Delalonde MS, The Dorchester.

'An elegant style of champagne with clean vibrant mousse and lovely subtle spices. I could easily see this paired with some oysters or fresh scallops.'
Sarah McKenzie, Nut Tree Inn.

£35.00 Hatch Mansfield

'A serious champagne, with toasted cashews and toasted croissant notes, and some dried lemon and apple notes on the palate.'
Alonso Abed, Trivet.

'Nutty and bready on the yeasty nose, with some cooking spices, ginger and sage, leading to a complex and earthy mid palate. Mineral throughout, with a zingy finish.'
Chris Delalonde MS, The Dorchester.

£303.35 Lanson International UK Ltd

'Very much a food wine, and very mineral-driven, with cleansing acidity and fine bubbles.'
Andres Ituarte, team leader.

'Nutty and rich, with some lightly toasted oak and stone fruit notes, with some warm lemon on the nose, leading to a fuller, rounded body with more stone fruit and sweet vanilla.'
Carolina W Seibel, Comptoir Cafe and Wine.

£34.38 Louis Latour Agencies

'Very rich and decadent, with cream and lightly toasted brioche, good acidity and a wonderful full body, accompanied by subtle peach and nectarines. Green apple skin carries the acidity through to the palate, with a fine and delicate mousse.'
Tim Handley, Royal Automobile Club.

'An elegant style that's vibrant with acidity and with a creaminess on the palate, with minerality and a slight saltiness to the finish.'
Sarah McKenzie, Nut Tree Inn.

£39.48 Bibendum

'Fervent and racy, this is very tense and very mineral, with purity of fruit and precision.'
Mattia Mazzi, Cornerstone.

'Intense yet delicate, with flavours of yeast, brioche, roasted almonds and green apple.'
Lucie Hammerschmiedova, Portland Restaurant.

'With good stony minerality and good weight, this would complement fish in a creamy sauce.'
Filippo Pastorini, consultant.

£38.78 Bibendum

'Really expressive on the nose, with prominent toasty notes and some dried apple too, leading to good freshness on the palate with some weight to its mouthfeel.'
Sam Weatherill, Etch. by Steven Edwards.

'Quite citrusy on the nose, leading to a refreshing palate with additional toasty complexity. Definitely one to enjoy during the summer.'
Immacolata Cannavo, Hakkasan Mayfair.

£28.00 Champagne Duval-Leroy UK

'A super-elegant wine, with stone fruit and rich oak notes coming through.'
Riccardo Guzzardo, Hakkasan Mayfair.

'A fresh and linear style with bright acidity.'
Victoria Sharples, St John Restaurant Group.

'Complex, with lemon, lemon zest, bruised apples and biscuit notes, as well as bread, brioche and toast flavours.'
Adam Michocki, The Man Behind The Curtain.

£30.37 Liberty Wines

'Opening with a lemon citrus and bready nose, there's good balance and some interesting ginger and lemon verbena notes, with crunch and zest on the refreshing finish.'
Claire Love, Loves Consultancy.

'Full of lemons and limes on the nose, with additional fresh almonds, green apples and peaches. A very pleasant palate, with good acidity and freshness.'
Juan Manuel Marcos Perez, The Gilbert Scott Restaurant.

£27.59 Hatch Mansfield

'Well-made, with some lees character and minerality joining good balance of fruit and a lively palate with a dry finish.'
Chris Delalonde MS, The Dorchester.

'A pretty wine - fresh, with green apple and lemon curd, and lots of minerality. Good value.'
Andres Ituarte, team leader.

'Light and refreshing with a touch of oak and good length.'
Immacolata Cannavo, Hakkasan Mayfair.

£25.26 Castelnau Wine Agencies

'Good! Notes of delicate pastry with lovely fresh lemon with yoghurt and peach, leading to refreshing acidity balanced with intensity and complexity of flavours.'
Chiara Sieni, MM Grocery.

'Beautifully balanced, this is a creamy, luscious style with balance, purity and a very clean finish.'
Nelio Pinto, Candlesticks.

£58.44 Pernod Ricard UK

'This has bright, elegant citrus fruit accompanied by mineral and toasty lees complexity. A lovely wine either as an aperitif or for food matching.'
Laura Rhys MS, team leader.

'With its big mouthfeel and warmth, and well-balanced mousse – with lots of citrus on the long finish – this feels elegant and a little special.'
Jade Koch, team leader.

£37.32 Pernod Ricard UK

'There's good complexity here, with pastry and brioche notes integrated with lemon and citrus flavours, as well as good structure and a lovely fresh finish.'
Chiara Sieni, MM Grocery.

'Light and delicate, with some floral notes to the fore. This would be a good by-the-glass option for a bar.'
Nelio Pinto, Candlesticks.

£26.15 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'A layered champagne with rounded structure and notes of brioche, bread, biscuit and nuts, with some mirabelles and golden apples too.'
Adam Michocki, The Man Behind The Curtain.

'Complexity is the word here, with mature stone fruit and oak at first, and more fruit coming up afterwards. A rich and muscular wine with fine bubbles.'
Riccardo Guzzardo, Hakkasan Mayfair.

£29.09 Hallgarten & Novum Wines

'A very delicate champagne with flavours of croissant, dried chamomile and some subtle yeasty notes, as well as some green apples and almonds.'
Lucie Hammerschmiedova, Portland Restaurant.

'Developed and ripe, with some secondary flavours, this is yeasty and mushroomy, with good weight and cleansing, intense acidity. Persistent and classy.'
Mattia Mazzi, Cornerstone.

£40.96 Top Selection

£23.24 Matthew Clark

£28.33 Matthew Clark

£31.74 Matthew Clark

£21.18 Matthew Clark

£39.20 Liberty Wines

£24.92 Davy's Wine Merchants

£20.63 Hatch Mansfield

£26.22 Castelnau Wine Agencies

£36.71 Ocado

£25.83 Champagne Direct

£32.70 Liberty Wines

£34.00 Liberty Wines

£26.65 Liberty Wines

£27.77 Bibendum

£42.66 Bibendum

£35.00 Champagne Duval-Leroy UK

£30.43 Top Selection