Essi Avellan: Bright golden. Deep, open, maturing spice and apple nose. Quite nuanced and particular. Fullbodied, really rich and impressive. Even, oily body and such ripeness that the acidity does not stick out to any degree. Fruity, seamless, and long. 18

Simon Field: Deep burnished color; the bubbles are quite persistent, and the nose has hints of crystallized fruit and pastry. The palate has a little too much late fall apple and not enough tertiary interest to engage fully. But better on the second reading. 16

Tom Stevenson: Light to medium color, with a lovely, fine, refined aroma and lovely, fine, fluffy fruit—so very fresh. Light, yet long. Shows class. 19 (5 months post disgorgement, tasted 2014; 12.5; 8g/l dosage; 40mg/l total SO2)