Re-tasted in October 2018...
Michael Edwards
First taste: Gosset Grand Blanc de Meunier Champagne
Gosset’s first 100% Pinot Meunier Champagne…
First taste: Cristal 2008 launched
'A revelation', even for a Champagne already so well known...
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...
Champagne bubbles mystery: Where’s the sparkle? – ask Decanter
Why might one glass have more sparkle than another?...
A Charles Heidsieck tasting to remember: the Collection Crayères
See Michael Edward's notes and scores from a unique tasting...
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...
Dom Pérignon 2009 vintage to be released before 2008
Michael Edwards tastes Dom Pérignon 2009...
First taste: Bollinger Grande Année 2007
Read Michael Edwards' review...
First taste: Veuve Clicquot, Extra Brut, Extra Old
The latest release from Veuve Clicquot...
Ruinart, Dom Ruinart Rosé, Champagne 2004
The Dom Ruinart Rosé needed more time; 2004 was rather hot and dry without any particular hiccups...
Perrier Jouёt, Belle Epoque, Champagne, France 2008
A 'jewel' for traditionalists who love Chardonnay-led Champagne...
Dom Pérignon Rosé 2005 versus 2004, 2003 and 2002
Champagne expert Michael Edwards reviews the new release...
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...
Dom Pérignon, Rosé, Champagne 2004
A russet-red hue, thanks to a higher proportion of still Pinot Noir used. The scents and flavours are something special...
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...
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...
Dom Pérignon P2 Rosé 1996: Review
Read our review of the newly released P2 rosé...
Dom Pérignon, P2 Rosé, Champagne 1996
Pink coral colour with amber highlights. Scents of the warm south - saffron, lemon trees, a touch of fig, then brine and red pepper...
Dom Pérignon, P2 Rosé, Champagne 1995
Vibrant gold colour with russet twinkles. Everything here speaks of a warm summer, gaining perfectly ripe grapes (especially the Chardonnay). Scents of white flowers and citrus...
Dom Pérignon, P2 Rosé, Champagne 1993
This could be called the forgotten vintage, as it arrived after the Gulf War of 1992 when Champagne was in recession. It also rained at the wrong moment dashing hopes…
Gosset Celebris 2004 release: How does it compare to older vintages?
October 5th 2016 in London saw several firsts for Gosset, the oldest surviving Champagne house. Odilon de Varine, Gosset’s chef de cave, was here to showcase the latest arrival in their…
Gosset, Celebris, Champagne 2004
Pale straw green colour with a flowing, persistent small bubbled mousse. The nose is tight and contained , although with air it develops more complexity, with aromas of toasted bread,…
Gosset, Celebris, Champagne 1998
Elegant pale Welsh gold colour with green highlights. As the dosage is adjusted down to a very dry extra-brut you sense the wine more vividly, without any make-up...
Gosset, Celebris, Champagne 1995
Still fresh and youthful at 21 years, with every scent reminiscent of a glorious summer: honeysuckle, hawthorn, lilac, a touch of wild cherry...
10 years apart: 1996 Champagne & 2006 Champagne
10 years apart: 1996 Champagne & 2006 Champagne This proved to be a fascinating occasion to taste some of the most prestigious vintage Champagnes in the world and see how they are…
Gosset, Grand Millésime Brut, Champagne 2006
Summery scents of hawthorn, lilac and spiced lemon. A violet tinged mouthfeel with flavours of pear, mirabelle and a touch of pink grapefruit.
Lanson, Clos Lanson, Champagne 2006
Generous fruit from the weathered chalk site is enhanced by a bright acidity, triggering mineral complexities.
Taittinger, Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs 1996
Taittinger, Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs 1996 Evolved gold colour with candied lemon and a touch of peach on the nose. A stolid if edgy palate, muscled, even a…
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.