Krug 2006: New release tasted
Michael Edwards tastes Krug's latest vintage release, 2006....
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Piper-Heidsieck: Producer profile
Introducing ex-Armand de Brignac winemaker, Émilien Boutillat...
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Veuve Clicquot: Producer profile
One of Champagne's most recognisable labels...
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First taste: La Grande Dame 2008
The latest vintage release...
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Dom Ruinart 2007 re-tasted: How it looks now
Re-tasted in October 2018...
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First taste: Gosset Grand Blanc de Meunier Champagne
Gosset’s first 100% Pinot Meunier Champagne…
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First taste: Cristal 2008 launched
'A revelation', even for a Champagne already so well known...
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Dom Pérignon 2008 release marks the end of an era
Michael Edwards tastes the 2008 vintage of Dom Pérignon, due to be released in late 2018...
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Champagne bubbles mystery: Where's the sparkle? - ask Decanter
Why might one glass have more sparkle than another?...
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A Charles Heidsieck tasting to remember: the Collection Crayères
See Michael Edward's notes and scores from a unique tasting...
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Vintage Champagne: Panel tasting results
The 2008s impressed...
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Great value Champagne made by growers - panel tasting results
The top wine was under £30-a-bottle...
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Philipponnat Champagne: For those in-the-know
Philipponnat is famous for its coveted Clos des Goisses vineyard. See what Michael Edwards thinks of the wines...
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Dom Pérignon 2009 vintage to be released before 2008
Michael Edwards tastes Dom Pérignon 2009...
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Top rated rosé Champagne - Full panel tasting results
Our experts rate 99 bottles of pink Champagne...
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First taste: Bollinger Grande Année 2007
Read Michael Edwards' review...
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First taste: Veuve Clicquot, Extra Brut, Extra Old
The latest release from Veuve Clicquot...
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Ruinart, Dom Ruinart Rosé, Champagne 2004
The Dom Ruinart Rosé needed more time; 2004 was rather hot and dry without any particular hiccups...
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Dom Pérignon Rosé 2005 versus 2004, 2003 and 2002
Champagne expert Michael Edwards reviews the new release...
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Dom Pérignon, Rosé, Champagne 2003
An extraordinary result in a heatwave year. Instead of trying to artificially 'freshen' the wine, the team decided to celebrate the exotic sur-maturity of it...
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Dom Pérignon, Rosé, Champagne 2005
Pink coral colour with russet highlights. Wild strawberry aromas are followed by peachy notes of summer. Tactile in the mouth, with benign, ripe phenolics...
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Dom Pérignon, Rosé, Champagne 2002
Intense, star-bright pink coral colour, heralding the richness of the wine. Evolved scents of great Pinot, mushrooms, truffles - signs that the maturing journey continues...
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Dom Pérignon P2 Rosé 1996: Review
Read our review of the newly released P2 rosé...
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Gosset Celebris 2004 release: How does it compare to older vintages?
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10 years apart: 1996 Champagne & 2006 Champagne
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Dom Pérignon, Champagne 2006
Stylish glittering pale gold with tiny flowing bubbles. Chardonnay scents lead into citrus fruits with floral lilac and snow drop aromas.
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Krug, Brut Vintage, Champagne 1996
This is a handsome yellow-gold colour with hints of bronze. Still fresh and vigorous yet with a ripe acidity.
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Lanson, Gold Label (Magnum), Champagne 1996
Restrained lemon gold colour and a lovely helix of tiny bubbles. Fresh citrus and red stone fruit scents.
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Magnum of Champagne: Top wines to try
The Champagne Magnum is a symbol of celebration and extravagance...
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Champagne: why size matters
Is bigger necessarily better when it comes to bottle size? And does it have a special significance when it comes to Champagne, which can benefit from late disgorgements?
