A lengthy BdB is like a dream, especially when it’s grown on vines that are up to 50-years-old and sit on a premier cru site. This one comes with a certain precision so there are a lot of flavours that unfurl. The blend is based around 2017, but also has half coming from a solera of vintage wine in the mix to nail the style; they have good style!

Nöel Bazin L'Unanime Champagne NV

Generous. There's a slightly drying aspect we adore because it keeps everything refreshing. Strongly mineral, a subtle cherry note among all the apple turnover and rye-dough. It’s all sleek and made with a Pinot Meunier dominated blend.

Maurice Grumier Ô Ma Vallée Champagne NV

Grower Champagne – grapes are farmed, vinified, bottled and riddlered (bottles turned to incorporate phenolics) in-house. These are always bursting with terroir and represent the year and the land with just a little bit of the house’s inflexion. Here, it’s all taut and focused. This NV runs deep with some moreish texture. Seems like an ode to Langres cheese.