Essi Avellan: Deep golden color. Intense, soft nose of yellow apple, brioche, and toast. Ripe overt fruit and signs of moderate oxidation. Pronounced fruity palate, with a muscular structure and good freshness. Long and juicy on the finish. This has still a long way to go. 17

Michael Edwards: Lemon-yellow; citrus and mineral-toned aromas, nicely developed; the palate confirms the purity of fruit, still vital yet gently evolving. This Champagne will hold well for some years. 17

Tom Stevenson: Rich, succulent, creamy fruit. Very hedonistic, yet absolutely classic and has class. 18.5