Essi Avellan: Bright, maturing, golden color. Fresh, deep nose, still holding something back. A sweet, almost botrytis tone to it: candle wax and honey. Really sweet, oily, cloying palate, too. As opulent and luscious as it gets. Full of fruit still; no trouble with oxidation; a monster. 18

Simon Field: Measured in color and weight of mousse, a quality echoed on nose and palate alike. Crystallized fruit and tobacco vie for attention; mature but not lacking spirit. 15.5

Tom Stevenson: Beautifully bright medium gold color, completely revitalized fruit-driven nose, exquisite fruits, a complete mixture, but berry-dominated, in different formats (fresh, confiture, coulis). So very fresh and long. 18 (186 months post disgorgement, tasted 2014 / 12.5% / 8g/l / 5mg/l total SO2)