Description
Precise grower Champagne, marrying Côte des Blancs finesse with genuine vinous depth. Crafted entirely from Premier Cru Chardonnay and enriched with reserve wine from a perpetual blend begun in 1986, it unfolds in layers of crisp citrus, green apple, pear blossom and white flowers, followed by brioche, toasted hazelnut and a cool seam of chalk. The mousse is pillowy yet energetic, while Extra Brut dosage keeps the generous texture beautifully focused and dry. William Kelley praises its ample, satiny character and racy acidity. Delicious now for its brightness and tension, it should develop greater pastry richness through 2036. Superb with oysters, lobster, scallops or roast turbot.
