Michael Edwards: Open, rich. Perhaps a slight lack of acidity but giving pleasure now 16

Simon Field: Deep color and a touch oxidative of aroma; an attractive and generous wine nonetheless. Vanilla and cream dominate the front of the palate and cede to gentle autolytic notes at the back. Textured and poised: a very complete and ready wine 17

Tom Stevenson: Malolactic aromas are overwhelmed (which is good), but they will eventually make this a gloriously creamy, biscuity Champagne 18