Edward Rasiulis

A savory Champagne

Description: Deep gold in colour with an intense nose and fine mousse. This complex wine features yeast, toasted brioche, Boss pear, lemon meringue, Granny Smith apples, peach, pistachios, nutmeg, and apple blossoms on the nose. Medium to medium+ body with medium tannins, good acidity and a very long length.

Negatives: None

Drink now or in the next 7 years on its own or pair it with Bacon and Leek Quiche.

Tasted: 22 May 2016

Top pick

Score: 9+/10, Value: 9/10 (Clearance price: 9.5/10) Total: 18+/20

Out of 5 stars, I rated this wine: 4+

Monika Janek

A nice champagne but not my favourite. I prefer a bit more biscuit/toasty flavours personally. Those who prefer more of a citrus, mineral Champagne, this will be a nice one to have. I like the bottle.

Sara d'Amato

Both creamy and crisp on the nose and on the palate. Lemon meringue, tart custard and pretty floral notes appear on...

John Szabo, MS

Clean but reserved on the nose, offering light citrus, biscuit and caramel. The palate is light, fairly lean, with...

David Lawrason

Packaged top to bottom in sleek gold foil this light to mid-weight Champagne has typical nose of baked apple, pastry...

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