Essi Avellan: Medium-deep lemon-green color. Delicate nose of yeast, melon, and white flowers. Lively and youthful on the palate, too, with medium intensity. Quite fragrant and ethereal; elegantly cool fruit. Good length but not much concentration or depth. At its best over the next 5–7 years. 17

Michael Edwards: This is more complex and developed than [Perrier-Jouët Grand Brut 1998], certainly giving more flavor and interest today. 16.5

Tom Stevenson: Fresher, crisper, and livelier than the other wine from this producer, and with far more obvious finesse. 17.5