Veuve Ambal specialises in sparkling wine from the Burgundy region in France, but they can't call it Champagne. This one is made the same way as Champagne, but from a blend of white grapes, including chardonnay. It's quite fine and delicate in style, with aromas of citrus and honeysuckle. The palate is quite dry with a stone fruit centre, and a talcy mineral finish. It's amazing value for a touch of the exotic.

Pale yellow in colour this Blanc de Blancs has a remarkably fine and full mousse. The fruity bouquet shows peach and apricot notes. The palate is creamy and soft. The finish clean and zesty. 

91 points
This sparkling point noir/chardonnay from Burgundy has a slight coppery tinge, and appealing complexity of glace stone fruit, citrus and patisserie. It tastes creamy smooth, dry and complete.
Ralph Kyte-Powell, Epicure, The Age, 4 March 2014