Michael Edwards

Dom Ruinart 2007 re-tasted: How it looks now

Re-tasted in October 2018...

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 of a great Pinot vintage...

Gosset Celebris 2004 release: How does it compare to older vintages?

10 years apart: 1996 Champagne & 2006 Champagne

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.

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.

Taittinger, Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs 1996

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.

Philipponnat, Clos des Goisses, Champagne 2006

This perfect south-facing vineyard in Mareuil-sur-Ay is a fine ambassador for 2006...

Philipponnat, Clos des Goisses, Champagne 1996

One of the better '96s, still with everything holding together despite a challenging vintage...