Tasting notes:

Ripe, slightly honeyed aromatics with hints of dried fruit lead into a rich and complex palate. Flavours of caramel, hazelnut, and marzipan are followed by zesty lemon and a subtle smoky character, showing a caramelised depth while remaining bone dry. Notes of candied lemon, grilled nuts, and coffee cream add further appeal, supported by a fine mousse and a fresh, chalky edge. The finish is zesty, pithy, intensely dry, and very long. A serious yet fresh Champagne, notable as a zero-dosage example and one of the finest of its style. (Patrick Schmitt MW)