37. Maurice Vesselle, Champagne Brut Grand Cru Cuvée Réservée, NV

c. £10; 12%

A recommendation of an ex-manager, François, and a stroke of genius. Deep gold colour. A full-bodied crisp Champagne. Apricot + yeasty aromas suggests a reasonably high % Pinot Noir? Whatever, a really worthwhile Champagne. Different from Moutardier, but about as good, and at £10 a bottle for a dozen, can’t go wrong!