BARNAUT

This bottle of the NV Brut Grand Cru Grande Réserve was disgorged in November 2017 with six grams per liter dosage. It's showing well, exhibiting scents of waxy red apples, pastry cream, tangerine and a subtle touch of smoke. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied and fleshy but incisive, with brisk acids, good mid-palate depth, a good mousse and a precise finish. This is a classy, Pinot Noir-dominant non-vintage cuvée that will reward aging on cork. Drinking range: 2018 - 2028 Rating: 91 William Kelley, The Wine Advocate (May 2019)

As the name would suggest, it’s clear from the nose that there is a relatively high proportion of reserve stocks in the blend as the nose is clearly mature, offering notes of baked apple, citrus and plenty of aged yeast-inflected nuances. I like the complexity of the rich, muscular and full-bodied flavors that possess the same fine complexity as the nose before terminating in a moderately dry, clean and lightly citrus-inflected finish. This is lovely and while it’s not a particularly elegant example, it’s hard to beat the complexity for the price point. Rating: 92 Allen Meadows, www.Burghound.com (Oct 2018)

The NV Brut Grande Réserve Héritage Familial Grand Cru is soft, open-knit and inviting, all qualities that make it hugely rewarding to drink now. Pear, baked apple, brioche and spice overtones give the wine its racy, inviting personality. Rich and vinous on the palate, yet refreshing, this mid-weight Champagne has a lot to offer. Rating: 92 Antonio Galloni, www.vinous.com (Jul 2017)

Power and complexity – great value. October 2012.Bob Tyrer, The Sunday Times

Creamy, lemony, gently nutty - this outshines more expensive grande marque champagnes.Bob Tyrer, The Sunday Times

Made by a grower from the village of Bouzy, this pinot noir-dominant, multi-layered Champagne is broad and creamy, with a super slick mousse. It knocks spots off many better-known houses at this price.David Williams, The Observer

Lea & Sandeman have always had some good growers' Champagnes. This one, from the Grand Cru of Bouzy, is their cheapest (although not their cheapest Champagne) and it's a great deal better than some of the famous names. It's pure and fresh, but rich, with lovely Pinot Noir peach and redcurrant fruit and a creamy brioche taste and texture.The Wine Gang - www.thewinegang.com

...for sheer value, the expansive, silky mousse of the Barnaut Champagne, Grande Réserve Brut Grand Cru Bouzy is a winner.Anthony Rose, The Evening Standard

A mildly oxidative nose reflects the age that this cuvée clearly has along with green apple notes that can also be found on the firmly effervescent, indeed almost foamy flavors that are delicious, seductive and offer sneaky length. This could be aged further or drunk now. For my taste, I would be drinking this now and over the next five years. Rating: 90 Allen Meadows, www.Burghound.com

Vivid yellow with a strong bead. Nutty apple, pear and orange aromas are deepened by smoky minerals and dried flowers. Fleshy orchard fruit flavors possess chewy texture, medium weight and gentle minerality. This rich wine is a good match for a buttery fish course. Rating: 89 Josh Raynolds, Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar

Rich, stylish champagne; brioche and grilled nut flavours.Joanna Simon, www.joannasimon.com

Luscious, full-bodied, pinot-noir-based; from the grand cru of Bouzy Joanna Simon, www.joannasimon.com

This is elegant and layered with distinct yeast, white peach, pear and subtle brioche notes that continue onto the robust, intense and powerful flavors that pack serious flavor authority and almost painful finishing intensity. This is clearly intended for those who love full-flavored Champagne with no holds barred. To be sure, don't search for elegance in this package but I actually quite like the "take no prisoners" style. For my taste, this is ready now and while it certainly could be aged for up to 5 years, it is point. Rating: 92 Allen Meadows, www.Burghound.com

Ripe, creamy, mid-mature nose, elegant and quite stylish, well made base wine, honey and toffee. Smoky Pinot, very pretty, good acid backbone. Up to 5 years. 16 points (Bollinger 15.6, Veuve 15.25, Pol Roger 15.2, and Taittinger 15.2)Decanter Magazine

Un champagne de grande classe! La bouche est charnue, dense, et puissante tout en gardant la vivacité et l'équilibre des grands vins. Il s'épanouit dans des notes fines et élégantes de fruits persistants. La finale est longue et de grande expression. Un superbe champagne qui vieillira à merveille.La Revue du Vin de France

Ce champagne présente un grand équilibre, sans dosage excessif, avec un intensité de bouche exemplaire dans un style racé et puissant. Il constitue un exemple d'équilibre et de longueur. Délicieux.La Revue du Vin de France