It had a wonderful nose which blended some nice evolution-buiscuits, butterscotch and dough, with excellent intensity of fruit, citrus, some orchard fruits and minerals. The palate was smooth with excellent intensity, voluptuous and inviting, with a nice core of fruit. It seems to have gained some amplitude and complexity since the last time I had it. It will perhaps improve for a few more years and last another 8 to 10 very nicely, but this bottle is so good now!

Straw gold with a fine bead, a medium nose of yeast, dough, bread, butter, citrus, grilled nuts and golden apples. Medium body, medium-to-medium plus intensity and medium plus acidity. Light mature notes of caramel, citrus, baked breads, golden apples with nice complexity. A fine, balanced Champagne.