"This is rather splendid! I have worked my way through a fair number of independent grower Champagnes and this one is among my favourites. Very zesty and appley fresh, so probably not to everyone's taste, but I like wines with a zingy backbone. What was extraordinary is about one third of the bottle was left and kept in the fridge for a couple of days. Rather than pour it down the sink I thought I may as well drink it and what a revelation that turned out to be. Yes it had rounded out a little, but there was no noticeable oxidation and was as delicious as two nights before. As for the price, a case of six for £140? What's not to like! A very good wine at an incredibly good value price."

I would recommend this wine

"80% Pinot Noir and you can absolutely tell. There’s a richness here coming from the PN and hints of dark fruits on the palate."

"Not generally a champagne fan, but I found this refreshing and very apple-ly. Worked with quite a variety of strongly-flavoured foods."

I would recommend this wine

"I first tried this Champagne when in Bettys tea room, and it surprised me that both before and after the meal it still held its apple flavour and didn't become tainted. Very refreshing."

I would recommend this wine

"I wish I had read Mr Charles Stokes review, rather than the Press Reviews. I am disappointed with this Champagne. As some say, it is fresh and sappy on first taste, BUT then it has what I can only describe as a sour apple aftertaste. Not what one would expect. I shall look to replace it."

"Bought 6 bottles and believe the Society’s description exaggerated. Clean and fresh with some length but lacked fullness in the mouth, not a sensible trade down from the Society’s own brand. Will be sending the remaining four back and buying the Society’s again."

"Has a distinctive apple freshness."

I would recommend this wine

"Elegant rounded nice bubbles. A hit."

"On the nose and palate this has what I would call tropical fruit flavours, not something you tend to come across in a Champers. There is good intensity combined with elegance and a refreshing degree of acidity. This is a wine made with a deft touch. On the negative side after around an hour in the bottle it had begun to fade a little on the finish, but apart from that I would recommend this. I tasted this alongside the Chartogne-Taillet Cuvee Saint Anne, which would actually get my vote, but this is a good Champagne all the same."

"Good length and depth, quite individual. The family loved it. Far nicer than supermarket own-brands which are insubstantial and disappointing in comparison. Bought ours at Montreuil, so even better value."

"Beautiful depth of stone-fruit flavour here. Fatness, fine mousse and full length, just a gorgeous texture all round. This racy, modern style Champagne is right up my street."

The Scotsman 6th Jul 2019

"Popular with tasters for its very approachable style with rich, red fruit undertones - this is Jean-Paul Hébrart 's entry level fizz. - Rose Murray Brown"

The view from my table 5th Oct 2018

"A delicious and fairly priced grower champagne: toasty, lovely elegance, quite long. Made from 80% pinot noir/20% chardonnay. - Andy Neather"

decanter.com 23rd Aug 2018

"Marc Hébrart used to sell his grapes from his vineyards in Mareuil to the big houses, but now makes Pinot Noir-based Champagnes himself which are always popular with Society members. This cuvée is open and forward with a firm spine of acidity to balance the juicy apple, pear and greengage fruits. It's biscuity, long, ripe and full-bodied. 90/100 Tina Gellie"

rosemurraybrown.com 19th Aug 2018

"From a small progressive house run by Jean-Paul Hebrart, Marc’s son. They used to sell their grapes to big houses, but now bottle their own.  Their style is rich full-flavoured fizz mainly from Pinot Noir, no Pinot Meunier is used, from their 14 hectares across 65 plots in Grand Cru and Premier Cru vineyards.  Well priced cuvee, a rich red-fruited fizz with smoky notes.  It lacks a great length, but still good value. - Rose Murray Brown"

JancisRobinson.com 30th Aug 2018

" Apples ahoy – plentiful fruit here, in a simple and fruity style with a sweet, sherbet-lemon candy finish. Easy, light, unchallenging. - Richard Hemming  "

Decanter 5th Jun 2017

"Recommended: Reserved aromatic profile; the palate is more open and communicative, albeit framed in tannic intent. Hints of white chocolate, mandarin. Vinous, robust.- Panel Tasting"

The Observer 21st Jun 2015

"Ten best Champagnes and sparkling wines to buy this summer: Champagnes made by growers have brought a new lease of life to a region that sometimes takes itself a little too seriously, and they can be excellent value, too. None more so than this very graceful but still full-flavoured pinot noir-dominated wine from Jean-Paul Hébrart. - David Williams"

France Magazine 11th Feb 2015

"80% pinot noir, 20% chardonnay, with citrus pith and roasted nuts on the nose and a nicely rounded palate, Its easily moreish nature combines citrus freshness with toasted almonds and layers of fragrance and crystallised strawberry. Drink with: Nibbles or on its own. - Sally Easton MW
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thewinegang.com 3rd Feb 2015

"A stylish and very appealing Pinot-Noir dominated Champagne made from the Hébrart family's own vineyards in the Vallée de la Marne and Côtes des Blancs. Wheaty, lightly toasted notes give depth to the pear and apple fruit, the creamy roundness and fine acidity. Good value. 89/100 The Wine Gang"

The Daily Telegraph 8th Jan 2015

"I know it is January and we are meant to have had our fill of fizz, but this is ‘house’ champagne of rare class to be enjoyed as a pick-me-up in winter or saved for future celebratory times. Initially round and soft, its orchard fruits have instant appeal, while behind them lies a lemon-fresh acidity. - Hamish Anderson"

Daily Mail 10th Dec 2014

"If you want a very classy, vintage flavour that tastes as though it costs a bomb, but in reality stays under (or bang on in this case) the magical £25 barrier, this is one of the wines of the year. You simply must seek out the small, independent grower/maker champagnes for the very best value imaginable, and this wine is packed with elegance, finesse and undeniable breeding. It smashed all of the big names with its knockout flavour and hugely satisfying finish. - Matthew Jukes"

JancisRobinson.com 17th Oct 2014

"Very fine bead and smoky Pinot-dominated. Flattering and soft. Easy to drink in quantity, I should think. Good value. 16.5/20 - Jancis Robinson"

rogerjonesconsultancy.com 21st Sep 2014

"Much of the production from this grower goes to top Champagne houses, this is a classic Roederer style champagne, excellent clean forward non vintage style at its best. - Roger Jones"

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