“Pale straw. Intense, pungent aromas of mineral-accented green apple, Anjou pear and spice.  Deep and fleshy, with almost painfully concentrated orchard fruit flavors and a sappy, clinging texture.  For all its weight and power, this is also precise and vibrant, finishing with a nervy mineral tone and excellent length.”

“Chalky, flinty aromas of orange, lemon and bread dough.  Balanced, mouth-filling flavors of apple cider, malt and yeast are more expressive than the nose.  Soft lemon drop finish.”

“Though very ripe, the wine's richness is somewhat hidden by a blast of SO2 until you have given it some good aeration.  Then the true nose emerges, and if you like fresh baked pastries and a creamy style of Champagne, this is your bottle.  The fruit is peachy/tropical, and an unusual spice note-wintergreen?-adds some lift through the long finish ”

“Floral aromas; toasted almond flavor notes; lots of finesse, with a nice, lacy, wonderfully seductive character.”

“Its attractive nose of toast and green apples is augmented by hints of minerals, soy and creamy yeasts, and its explosive bubbles propel those outgoing elements in the wine's unmistakably classy, perfectly integrated flavors. The wine is appropriately long and slightly lemony at the finish and calls for service with tangy finger foods. No other prestige-label Champagne comes close in value.”